The Foundation The Foundation was established by the Library Council of New South Wales in 1989 and is the principal fundraising body for the State Library of NSW. About the Foundation Since 1989 the Foundation has supported acquisitions, conservation, education programs, exhibitions, events, and the digitisation of the Library's collections. Our donors The Foundation acknowledges the significant contributions from our benefactors. Foundation Board Members Meet the people who oversee the work of the Foundation. Foundation Trustees Meet the Trustees of the Foundation. Foundation Annual Reports Read or download the Foundation's Annual Reports. History of the Foundation The history and aims of the State Library of NSW Foundation from 1989 - present. Celebrating 30 years of the Library Foundation Explore a timeline of the Foundation’s rich and sustained record of support from 1989. Give to the Library Your gift to the State Library helps us to build, protect and share your heritage in many ways. Donor Charter The Library has a distinguished history of philanthropic support from generous individual, family and corporate benefactors.