The Seattle Public Library Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1980 to secure funding from the private sector to support The Seattle Public Library’s programs, services and facilities above and beyond what the traditional tax base provides. With new and improved facilities in every part of the city, demand for library materials and programs has skyrocketed. The Foundation funds important enhancements to the Library, such as added resources and programs for families, seniors, and those with special needs.