Books·A·Million – Donation Request Program (2026)
$20 Gift Card Donations Supporting Local Schools, Charities, and Literacy-Focused Organizations
Books·A·Million provides community donation support through $20 Books·A·Million gift cards for eligible local schools, churches, organizations, and charities. The program is designed to support fundraising efforts, with priority given to qualified charitable organizations and nonprofit educational institutions focused on reading, literacy, and education.
Organization: Books·A·Million
Support Type: In-kind donation / gift card
Geographic Focus: Communities with an existing Books-A-Million, Books & Company, or Bookland store
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About the Funder
Books·A·Million is a national bookstore chain that supports local community organizations through its corporate donation request program. The company’s giving is focused on helping schools, churches, charitable organizations, and local nonprofits raise funds for community-based work, especially efforts connected to reading, literacy, and education.
What This Program Supports
Books·A·Million supports eligible organizations through the donation of a $20 Books·A·Million gift card. These donations are intended to assist with fundraising efforts for local organizations and community programs.
Priority is given to organizations whose primary mission is to encourage and promote:
Reading
Literacy
Education
Books·A·Million also gives preference to charitable organizations located in communities with an existing Books-A-Million, Books & Company, or Bookland store.
Eligible Support Types
$20 Books·A·Million gift card donation
In-kind support for fundraising events
Community-based donation requests
Eligibility & Preferences
Books·A·Million places priority on requests from:
Qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations
Nonprofit educational institutions
Local schools, churches, organizations, and charities
Organizations focused on reading, literacy, and education
Organizations located near an existing Books-A-Million, Books & Company, or Bookland store
Books·A·Million will only honor one request per organization per year.
Ineligible Requests
Books·A·Million does not support requests for:
Labor, social, or political groups
Specific individuals or families
Online auctions
Items intended for resale
Monetary support
Specific books or merchandise
School coupon book participation
Advertising or promotional participation
Funding Amounts
Approved requests receive a $20 Books·A·Million gift card.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Recommended Lead Time: Submit at least six weeks before the event date
📅 Processing Time: Allow at least three weeks; during busy seasons, especially September through December, processing may take up to four weeks
Books·A·Million asks applicants not to call or email to check on the status of a request due to the high volume of submissions.
Application / Request Process
Donation requests must be submitted by email using the Books·A·Million Donation Request Form.
Applicants should:
Download and complete the Books·A·Million Donation Request Form
Fill out all required underlined and bolded fields
Save the completed form to their computer
Email the completed form to donations@booksamillion.com
Submit the request well in advance of the event date
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Approved donations are mailed to the organization’s mailing address provided on the form. Donation requests are fulfilled through Books·A·Million’s corporate office, not through local stores.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ Books·A·Million Donation Request Program
➡️ Books·A·Million Donation Request Form
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a good fit for organizations that:
Need a small in-kind donation for a local fundraiser
Serve communities near a Books·A·Million, Books & Company, or Bookland store
Focus on literacy, reading, education, or youth learning
Are seeking gift card support rather than cash funding
Can submit a complete request well before the event date
Books·A·Million’s Donation Request Program is best suited for schools, literacy organizations, education-focused nonprofits, and local charitable organizations seeking a modest gift card donation for fundraising purposes.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling review
Typical Lead Time: Submit at least six weeks before the event date
Best Suited For: Schools, literacy nonprofits, education-focused organizations, and local charities near Books·A·Million store communities
Support Type: $20 gift card donation
Restriction: One request per organization per year
