The Jefferson County Library Foundation provides critical support to the Jefferson County Library District, resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the hundreds of thousands of adults, children, and youth of Jefferson County.  The Library Foundation was established in October 2010 to focus on fundraising to support development needs as the library moves into the 21st century.

Library Director Cindy Hayes states, "Public libraries are primarily supported by tax revenue, which can fluctuate over time and is not always sufficient to meet growing community needs. The Library Foundation plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term strength and stability of our library system. By providing financial support for our mission and strategic priorities, the Foundation helps us sustain and enhance technology, programs, services, and collections—so our community can continue to rely on a strong, responsive library today and in the future."

The Foundation received its 501c3 nonprofit designation from the Internal Revenue Service in October 2010, after a group of five citizens agreed to serve as the organizing Board of the Foundation: Carroll Anderson, Eric Knoll, David Mangelsdorf, Sandy May, and Vernon Sullivan. The President of the Library Board of Trustees, Retta Susan Tuggle, Library Director Cindy Hayes, and Library Finance Manager Lindsay Winkler serve as ex officio (non-voting) members of the Foundation Board. The Foundation Board meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of March, June, September, and December.

2025 Foundation Board:

• President: Pattie Redel

• Vice President: Julie Schmidt

• Secretary: Samantha Haus

• Treasurer: Barbara Flint

• Bill Becker

• Renee Reuter

• Shannon Roscow

• Kimberly Maypole

• Larry Schroth - Emeritus (May 1, 2020)

• Vernon Sullivan - Emeritus (October 2010-March 2015)

• David Mangelsdorf - Emeritus (October 2010-March 2016)

• Eric Knoll - Emeritus (October 2010-March 2019

• Retta Susan Tuggle, President, Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees (ex officio)

• Cindy Hayes, Director, Jefferson County Library (ex officio)

• Lindsay Winkler, Finance Manager, Jefferson County Library (ex officio) and Foundation Recording Secretary