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Simple, one place to rally support. FundLibraries.org helps libraries, Friends groups and small nonprofits launch campaigns, reach a nationwide pro‑library audience and collect tax‑deductible donations securely.

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What the platform does

Simple, one place to rally support. FundLibraries.org helps libraries, Friends groups and small nonprofits launch campaigns, reach a nationwide pro‑library audience and collect tax‑deductible donations securely.

How it works

  • Start a campaign: tell your story, set a goal, add images and updates.
  • Reach donors: your campaign can be promoted to a large, library‑friendly network across web and social.
  • Collect funds securely: donations are processed by Stripe.

Who runs FundLibraries.org

FundLibraries.org is operated by the EveryLibrary Institute, NFP, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations made through this site are contributions to the Institute and are tax‑deductible as allowed by law. The Institute exercises discretion and control over all contributed funds and then makes grants to pre‑approved charitable projects and qualified organizations to carry out the described purposes.

How regranting works: The Institute uses written grant agreements, restricts funds to charitable and educational purposes, and requires appropriate reporting on use of funds. This approach is consistent with widely used fiscal sponsorship practices where a 501(c)(3) sponsor re‑grants to pre‑approved projects while retaining oversight and accountability.

Relationship to EveryLibrary: The EveryLibrary Institute (501(c)(3)) is the charitable companion to EveryLibrary (501(c)(4)). Gifts to the Institute support research, education and nonpartisan public engagement. Gifts to EveryLibrary support its advocacy work, including ballot measures and legislative activity, which are conducted separately. Grants made with FundLibraries.org contributions are restricted to 501(c)(3)‑permissible purposes and are not used to support or oppose candidates.

Transparency: Learn more in the Institute’s About page and GuideStar profile. For questions about the tax treatment of your gift, please consult your advisor.

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Impact snapshots

Ridgeland Library, Mississippi

Supporters rallied to replace withheld public funding and raised more than $112,000 to keep services running.

Fairhope Public Library, Alabama

Community donors surpassed a $40,000 goal in five days and ultimately raised $46,922 from hundreds of backers.

Keep Our Library Public, Pennsylvania

Donors funded advocacy to defend public control of library space during a proposed lease change.

Numbers reflect campaign pages at time of writing and may change as totals update.

What makes FundLibraries different

  • Built‑in audience: outreach taps a large, engaged network of people who care about libraries.
  • Campaign support: marketing expertise helps campaigns find donors who want to help.
  • Security: payments are processed by Stripe with modern encryption and fraud protection.

Get involved

Have a project that will strengthen your library or promote literacy in your community? Launch a campaign and invite your supporters to chip in. Want to help right now? Browse active campaigns and give where it matters most.