Gifts That Make An Impact Now

To support First Book’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:

First Book
1319 F St NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004 US

You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.

You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and follow the prompts. 

Giving a gift in memory of or in honor of someone special expresses your love, admiration, and gratitude in a meaningful way. Your gift will honor your loved one and help open new worlds, inspire curiosity, and build confidence for children who receive books and resources through First Book.

You can use stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value to support our shared vision. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.

Support our mission with a gift of appreciated securities. 

If you would like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage others to give on behalf of children in low-income communities, consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds, and we will match every contribution within a specified period, effectively doubling the impact of giving.

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to First Book. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of transforming the lives of children in need by making brand-new, high-quality books and resources affordable and available to the educators and kids who need them most. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70 ½ or older.
• An individual may transfer up to a total of $111,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $222,000.
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to First Book.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to First Book so it does not count as income for the year.
• If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.

Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.