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Books-A-Million – In-Kind Donations | Support for Literacy, Schools & Community Events

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Organization: Books·A·Million

About the Funder

Books-A-Million supports communities across the United States by donating books and merchandise to nonprofits, schools, libraries, and community organizations. Their charitable focus centers on literacy, education, youth development, and community enrichment. Through in-kind contributions, BAM! helps reduce program costs and increase access to reading materials for children and families.

What This Program Funds

Books-A-Million provides in-kind product donations, typically including:

Books for children, teens, and adults
Educational titles
Literacy program resources
Merchandise for auctions or fundraising raffles
Items supporting school or library events

Typical supported activities:

Literacy nights & reading programs
School and library events
Book drives
Classroom or tutoring resources
Fundraising auctions & raffles
Community festivals or educational fairs

Note: All donations are in-kind; BAM! does not provide cash grants.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, library, or community organization
Demonstrate a charitable purpose
Submit an official donation request online
Apply at least 4 weeks before the event or needed date

Books-A-Million generally does not support:

Individual or personal fundraising efforts
Religious or political organizations lacking broad community benefit
For-profit events
Requests outside the U.S.

Funding Amounts

BAM! does not specify standard donation values.

In-kind support varies based on:

Availability of inventory
Type of event or program
Alignment with literacy and education priorities
Number of participants impacted

Deadline

Requests must be submitted no later than 4 weeks prior to the event or anticipated use.
Earlier applications increase approval odds.

Geographic Focus

Books-A-Million supports organizations within the United States, especially in communities where BAM! stores operate.

Application Process

To request a donation:

Visit the Books-A-Million donation request page
Select the Donation Request Form
Submit information including:
- Organization name & nonprofit status
- Event or program description
- Community impact
- Type of items requested
- Event date or deadline
Requests are reviewed by the BAM! Customer Service team
Approved applicants coordinate fulfillment with the assigned store or BAM! representative