Donate

It takes tools and a lot more to run a tool library. ​From high-fives, to tools, to financial contributions, we're grateful for your support. Here's how you can help.

Online Financial Donation

Every donation—$5, $10, $20, or $100—makes a huge difference. ToolBox Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Our EIN for tax reporting purposes is 47-2273830.
Please donate by filling out the form below. You can make a one-time donation, or set up a recurring monthly or annual donation. For large annual donations, you'll receive Supporter benefits.
We use Zeffy so that 100% of your donation goes to the ToolBox Project. You can make a voluntary additional contribution to Zeffy at checkout time to support their work for nonprofits.

Help us build community!

At the ToolBox Project, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to fulfilling our mission. Together, we can grow our community where more people share skills, knowledge, and resources.

How you can help power our mission:
  1. Donate: Every dollar counts. Donate once or set up recurring donations. Starting at $500 per year, you can get Supporter benefits.
  2. Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
  3. Volunteer: We offer workshops, services, and education about how to build, maintain, and repair things. Share your superpower with our members, become a tool librarian, table at an event, or help out on special projects.

Thank you for supporting our mission. Your support is invaluable.

Frequently asked questions about Zeffy

What is Zeffy?
Zeffy is a donation management platform that is 100% free to nonprofit organizations. It includes donations, ticketing, fundraising, online stores, raffles, auctions, membership, and other features.
Screenshot of Zeffy donation form where you can select an alternate voluntary contribution to support Zeffy's work.
How does Zeffy make money?
Zeffy inserts an opt-out voluntary contribution widget on every form. By default, Zeffy adds 17% to your donation amount that goes to support its platform. You can select the option "Other" in the Zeffy widget, then enter any amount in the "Contribution" field, including "0" (zero). See the screenshot to the right.

Read more information about Zeffy's voluntary contribution model.

What does Zeffy do with my data?
Read Zeffy's Privacy Policy and Zeffy's Terms of Use.
Why did you switch to Zeffy?
  • Zeffy is 100% free to the ToolBox Project. No transaction fees, no platform fees, nada, nothing, zilch.
  • Zeffy does not require an account to donate.
  • Zeffy is super easy to use, saving our staff, volunteers, and donors time.
  • Zeffy's support team is incredibly helpful and responsive.
  • Zeffy offers us a referral bonus for every nonprofit that signs up through the button below.

Cash or Check

​If you'd rather give cash or write a check (made out to "ToolBox Project"), please deliver donations to:

ToolBox Project
2235 Adams Street
Eugene, OR 97405

Become a Supporter

For a donation starting at $500, you can become a Supporter of the ToolBox Project. We can give you recognition, honor your designee, or keep you anonymous. We offer additional recognition as outlined in the table below. This program is available to individuals, businesses, and organizations who wish to support the ToolBox Project.
Level
Amount
Your Name and
​Photo or Logo [1]
Newsletter and
​Social Media [2]
Tool Rental Certificates [3]
Cider Press
$3000+
​Yes
​Yes
​Yes - 12
Orchard Ladder
$2000+
​Yes
​Yes
Yes - 8
Table Saw
​$1000+
​Yes
Yes
​No
Power Washer
$500+
Yes
No
No
  1. Your name will be displayed on a plaque mounted at the ToolBox Project. Your name and photograph or logo will be displayed as one slide in a slideshow set that plays on a full-color monitor inside the ToolBox Project and at off-site events where we include the mobile slideshow. They will also be placed on our website's Supporters page, along with a link to your website. Placement is for one year.
  2. We will publish your name and logo or photograph in our email newsletter and social media four times in one year.
  3. ​You will receive certificates to distribute to your staff, customers, or whomever you like, good for $50 in tool rental credit.
​Do you have another idea to become a Supporter? Contact us, and we would love to discuss it with you.

Other Ways to Donate

Redeemable Bottles and Cans

​Turn your redeemable bottles and cans into tools. ToolBox Project participates in BottleDrop Give, which makes it easy for you to donate your bottle and can redemption value to nonprofits of your choice. Pick up a blue BottleDrop Give bag during ToolBox Project open hours, and return the filled bag to any BottleDrop location or the ToolBox Project. Your deposits will directly support our mission of sharing tools with the community.

Tools

Don't have cash, but want to contribute? We may need your tools. From hammers and rakes, to table saws and tile saws, your tool donations will help stock our ToolBox inventory. If we aren't able to include your donation in our inventory, we may be able to sell it and use the money for new tool purchases. And even if we can't sell or use it, we may still be able to benefit from your donation. Don't forget we're a 501(c)(3)!  Ask for a donation receipt for your tool or cash donation at the library if you need one.
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Donation Wish List:
  • Little Giant scaffolding set
  • general application plumbing tools
  • PEX plumbing tools
  • corded electric concrete saw
  • window washing tools like extending handles, big squeegee blades
  • another long circular saw guide, longer than our current 6-footer
  • 8-ton+ bottle jack, for joists
  • Wolverine brand shovels, and other high-quality yard and garden tools

A few things to know about donating:
  • Confirm that we can accept your donation. Email, text, or call us.
  • We do not accept gas-powered, metalworking, or machine tools.
  • The Head Librarian on-shift at the library is empowered to accept or refuse any donation.
  • If we are not able to include your donation in our inventory, we may sell it and use the money to support our mission by funding operating costs or to purchase other suitable tools.
  • Read our entire Inventory Development Policy.
Other organizations that may be interested in donations the ToolBox Project does not want:

    Send us a message before you bring us your donation!