GLS encourages and welcomes monetary gifts, bequests, endowments and memorial or honorary contributions. These gifts help enrich and improve library services. Monetary contributions are added to the University System of Georgia Foundation Fund (EIN 58-6333106) which is allocated by the Georgia Public Library Service to purchase materials, or equipment, or support library programs not covered in the GLS operation budget.

Donations accepted by GLS shall be final with no restrictions on using the gift. GLS will provide timely, written acknowledgements of the receipt of gifts.