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) non-profit charitable organization. Our EIN for tax reporting purposes is 47-2273830.

Please donate by clicking the Donate button below. This will open a new browser window with our PayPal Giving Fund donation page.
On our PayPal Giving Fund page, you can click its blue Donate button, which will open a pop-up window in your web browser.
  • You can select an amount to donate, or click Other to enter any amount.
  • You can check Share my name and email with this charity to do that, or leave it unchecked to be anonymous.
  • Click Next to continue.
You can either:
  • click Log In to use your PayPal Account information, saving time from re-entering your personal and payment information. You can select from the payment methods you have saved in PayPal to complete your donation, or
  • click the inaccurately labeled Create an Account button. It will not create an account for you, although that is an option at the end of the form. You do not need a PayPal account to make a donation. Clicking the Create an Account button will take you to the next step, where you can enter your contact and payment information.

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:
  • electric logsplitter – for example a Wen Model 56207
  • Little Giant scaffolding set
  • infrared thermometer/camera
  • general application plumbing tools
  • PEX plumbing tools
  • a set of internal pipe wrenches--example
  • corded electric concrete saw
  • window washing tools like extending handles, big squeegee blades
  • another long circular saw guide, longer than our current 6-footer
  • circuit tester, for example the Klein Model ET310
  • multi-purpose floor machine, for example the Oreck Orbiter
  • 8-ton+ bottle jack, for joists
  • super-long drill bits--example
  • hedge trimmer on a pole
  • work platform--example
  • Wolverine brand shovels, and other high-quality yard and garden tools
  • sprinkler head trimmer--example
  • string level
  • sturdy vernier calipers and digital calipers
  • safety wire twisting pliers

A few things to know about donating
  • Check 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!