The Upper Tampa Bay Library Foundation Incorporated (UTBLF) was formed on August 7, 2002 as a 501 (C) (3) non-profit corporation. We are a membership organization whose mission is to raise funds to enhance the cultural, educational and informational environment of the Upper Tampa Bay community by providing library services, facilities, programs and collections beyond those provided by the traditional tax base funding of the Tampa Public Library System. As a 501 (C) (3) non-profit corporation, we are authorized to issue IRS charitable contribution verification forms to our donors.

The money for this foundation will only be used to support the new Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library in raising funds and supporting it in other ways e.g., enlarging the facility, educational programs, purchasing equipment, books, shelving, remodeling and etc.

The UPPER TAMPA BAY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, Inc.

Priority of The Upper Tampa Bay Library Foundations priority is to obtain the funds and materials to increase the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library from 15,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet. This includes the books, shelving and other amenities to help enhance the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library's capabilities supporting the communities needs.