Donate
Literacy is a worthy investment
Your donations to Ready Readers pay dividends. Every dollar opens books that open doors to endless possibilities. Literacy has lifelong effects on a child’s health, educational opportunities, and so much more. And the earlier we can develop kids into future readers, the better!
All Ready Readers funding comes from individuals and corporations who believe, as we do, in building stronger communities through early literacy programs.
Additional ways to donate
To donate by phone, please call our Donors Services Coordinator at (314)564‑8070 x1012
Checks can be mailed to the Ready Readers office:
10403 Baur Blvd, Suite H,
St. Louis, MO 63132
Make a lasting impact by donating stock to Ready Readers:
Account name: Ready Readers
Schwab brokerage account: 7668-9276
DTC 0164
Questions? Contact our Chief Development Officer with any questions.
Donating through your Donor Advised Fund is an easy way to support Ready Readers.
Check with your DAF provider for details on how to direct your support to Ready Readers and make a meaningful impact.
Tax ID (EIN): 43-1841631
Matching gifts from your employer can double the impact of your donation! Please check with your employer to see if they will double your gift.
Continue to reach young learners well into the future by including Ready Readers in your estate planning. Reach out to our Chief Development Officer to learn more.
Administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Youth Opportunities Program offers tax credits for donations to select youth development programs like Ready Readers. The credits, equal to 50% of the value of the contribution, are used to offset the donor’s income tax liability.
- Contributions of $500 or more are eligible.
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Our fundraisers
Throughout the year, we provide special events and opportunities to support literacy. We invite you to explore what’s happening this season at Ready Readers and how you can play a part.
Support our Non-Event
Instead of purchasing a ticket to a fundraising gala, make a meaningful donation to Ready Readers and then pick up a favorite book and read.
Give a tribute
Celebrate someone special or honor their memory with a tribute donation.
Shop for merchandise
Spread the word with Reader Readers swag. Every purchase supports early literacy through Ready Readers’ initiatives.
An impactful opportunity
$119
provides our program to one child for one year
$2,618
provides our program to an entire classroom for one year
140,000+
new books distributed in the ‘24-25 school year
94%
of parents surveyed reported that their child demonstrates joy and interest in reading the books they received
16,000+
children served
300+
participating sites
99%
of teachers report that Ready Readers has helped increase their students’ engagement with and enjoyment of books and reading
Donate your time
Perhaps the most valuable gift one can give is a part of their day. Whether it’s becoming a reader for our Storytime Program, providing office and warehouse support or assisting as a Book Ambassador, we welcome all inquiries from those wishing to get involved.
Donate books
While our primary book-selection process includes intensive research and consideration, we do accepts gently used books featuring diverse characters that meet our guidelines. Board and picture books appropriate for ages 0-8 are preferred.
We cannot accept activity books, workbooks, coloring books, textbooks, curriculum books, or books that mention religious practices or holidays. Please see our book donation guidelines for more details.
For more information about in-kind donations, please contact us at 314-564-8070.
Contact us
With so many ways to donate, we wouldn’t blame you if you had a few questions. Please reach out to our donation team if there’s anything you wish to discuss. We will get back to you right away.
