Make a one-time or recurring online donation using your credit or debit card or withdrawal from a bank account. You can even opt to make your gift go further by covering the 3% transaction fee. After you have submitted your donation, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your donation that can be used as a receipt. A signed acknowledgement will also be mailed to you.

On your next visit to the library, you can give a check to any of our friendly employees or you can mail your donation to the Foundation. We will send a letter of acknowledgement and tax receipt to you.  Download a donation form.

Greater Helena Gives is a 24-hour fundraiser in early May to support the nonprofits around Helena. Starting in 2017 and up to the 2023 event, the Foundation has raised more than $25,000 through Greater Helena Gives. We are grateful for the generosity of our donors!  Visit our GHG page to learn more.

A special day set aside to honor libraries everywhere with a gift to show you want your local library to thrive and endure. Give so your library can continue to provide the books, publications, digital resources, public programs, and community engagement opportunities that you need and enjoy.  Visit our Library Giving Day page for information on the current year's fundraising focus. 

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This is page is being updated and will be live again in early 2026.

The annual State Employees Charitable Giving Campaign provides essential funding to nonprofits all across Montana. If you work for the State of Montana, you can include the Library Foundation in your annual giving pledge. Every year, we receive generous contributions from Montana State employees and we are grateful!

Artist Receptions are hosted by the Foundation for the local artists who exhibit in the Helena Library during the Helena Art Walks. When you purchase a work of art at the Library, 20% is donated to the Foundation. Four art walks are organized each year by the Omerta Arts Syndicate and the Library always hosts an artist.