Who We Are

About The Foundation

About the Foundation

Established 24 years ago, the Pima Library Foundation raises money for special programs and projects featured at our libraries and to sustain a permanent endowment fund to ensure the continuing vitality and excellence of our libraries for years to come.

We fund no non-Pima County Library projects.

100% of the Foundation’s efforts are dedicated to raising sufficient funding for programs and services, new facilities, and key strategic priorities not funded by collected tax revenue.

Mission

The Pima Library Foundation engages philanthropy and advocacy to galvanize support and robust funding for an outstanding free library system in Pima County, Arizona.

Vision

Our libraries are the center of community, inspiring innovation and learning for all.

Supporting the people of Pima County Through

new and innovative Library Programs

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Board Of Directors

Jason Lazarow, Board President

Wealth Advisor
Lazarow Wealth Management

Karen Williams, Vice President

Retired Dean, University of Arizona Libraries

Brian Edney, Secretary - Treasurer

Silverthorne Advisors, LLC

Donna Corbin

Retired Curator, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Melinda Gee-McDaniel

Senior Corporate Communications Specalist, Tucson Electric Power

Heather Grieshaber

IBM Project Manager and System Analyst, Retired

Wendy Healy-Parisella

Financial Coach, Southwest Investments

Alan R. Solot

Southern Arizona Legal Aid

Philip D. Wheeler

Food Marketing, Retired

Amber Mathewson, Ex officio

Executive Director,
Pima County Public Library

Anthony Young, Emeritus Board Member

Executive Director
Southern Arizona Legal Aid

Staff

The Pima Library Foundation is currently in search of a Director of Philanthropy. View the job description and application instructions.

Sandra Kelley

Financial Administration

Board Meeting Dates

Pima Library Foundation Board meetings are held from 4:00-5:30 pm on the dates below.

May 8, 2024

Financial Documents

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The Pima Library Foundation Supports the People of Pima County Through New and Innovative Library Programs that Enhance their Lives.