Founded in 1996, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation (LBPLF) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that procures funds to support the Long Beach Public Library. The Library Foundation’s mission is to enhance the Library and encourage literacy and education for all community members.
The Library Foundation’s robust financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. These are the highest rankings awarded by each of these organizations.