To address the book famine that exists in many underdeveloped countries and promote worldwide literacy by establishing libraries using generous donations, volunteers, donated books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We appreciate your support. Here are three ways you can make a donation:
Make an Online Donation: Make a donation here. You can securely contribute using a credit card or debit card. You can also donate using PayPal.
Join Our Monthly-Giving Book Club: Consider becoming a member of our Monthly-Giving Book Club, where you can make a recurring monthly donation. This sustained support helps us plan and implement long-term initiatives.
Mail Us a Check: If you prefer to donate by check, you can mail it to our address below. Please make the check payable to Books For Development, and include your contact information so that we can send you a receipt and express our gratitude for your generous contribution.
Books for Development
3709 Polk St.
Houston, TX 77003
Yes, your donations to Books dor Development are tax-deductible. Upon making a donation, we will provide you with a receipt or acknowledgement that serves as documentation for tax purposes.
When you donate to Books for Development, 100% of your contribution goes towards making a tangible impact on promoting literacy and education. As an all-volunteer organization, we strive to ensure that the majority of our resources are allocated towards our service delivery & keep our overhead costs to a minimum. Here's a breakdown of how your donation is used:
Service Delivery: Cash donations are primarily directed towards our service delivery initiatives including the transportation and shipment of books to various developing countries. To send approximately 35,000-40,000 books to Northwest Uganda costs us around $12,000.
Overhead Costs: Our overhead costs are kept to a minimum. We have limited expenses, which mainly include warehouse rent, utilities, and boxes for book shipments. By operating efficiently and relying on volunteer efforts, we ensure that your donation has a direct impact on our programs.
Absolutely! When you fill out our donation form, you will have the option to indicate your preference for a particular project or program.
Yes! When you make a donation through our online platform or by mail, we ensure that you receive a formal receipt for your records.