About Us

Ambassadors and Advocates
We're on a mission

The Library Foundation is a champion and financial supporter of the St. Louis County Library District. We help local libraries do more by:

  • Securing financial support beyond public tax dollars.
  • Funding and supporting programs and special projects that promote reading and literacy.
  • Partnering with area groups and businesses to build a better community.
  • Serving as an ambassador and advocate for our county libraries, their programs, and community impact.
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Impact that Matters
Our work by the numbers
Our History

The Library Foundation was founded in 1999, and since then we have been changing lives in our community every day. By mobilizing private resources to promote reading and literacy, we are enriching lives, stimulating minds, and invigorating discovery. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations and gifts are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law. See Donor Bill of Rights & Confidentiality

Foundation Board of Directors

Executive Committee

  • Linda S. Legg, Retired Corporate Attorney (President)
  • Lisa Hanly, Director, Corporate Communications, Post Holdings Inc. (Vice President)
  • Bradley McLaury, Area President Commercial Lending, Midwest Regional Bank (Treasurer)
  • JoAnn Sandifer, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP  (Governance)
  • Mary Gira, Retired M.D. (Assistant Secretary)
  • Sarah Bowman, VP, Assistant Director of Client & Community Relations, PNC Financial Services
  • Apollo Carey, Partner, Lewis Rice LLC
  • Chris Chorlins, Managing Director, Regional Client Service Leader, MAI Capital 
  • Brian Davies, St. Louis Market President, Great Southern Bank
  • Laura Dierberg Ayers, JD, Attorney at Law, The Dierberg Group
  • Megan Heinsz, Partner, Dowd Bennett LLP
  • James Hoffmeister, Retired Executive of A.B., Owner of Wydown Hotel  
  • Karen Jordan, St. Louis Managing Partner, Dentons
  • Paula Knight, EdD, Superintendent of Schools, Jennings School District
  • Bill Luster, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
  • Maurice Quiroga, Sr. Vice President & Sr. Fiduciary Specialist, Wells Fargo Private Bank 
  • Amanda Schmitt, Vice President, US Bank 
  • Kristen Sorth, Director and CEO, St. Louis County Library
  • Lou Ann Wilcox, Retired Marketing/Communications Professional
  • Jim Wood, Partner, Premier Financial Partners
Staff
  • Jackie Hamilton, Assistant Director of Advancement
  • Terri Williams, Annual Giving Manager
  • Michelle Beck, Membership Engagement Coordinator
  • Carrie Robb, Author Events Manager
Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax