One Donation, Endless Impact

Donate Books

Are you looking to donate gently loved books to TFLF? You’re in the right place! See the guidelines below!

Stacks of used books arranged on shelves in various colors, sizes, and conditions, with some books showing wear and tear.

We Gladly Accept

  • hardcover fiction (from the last 3 years)

  • local history

  • classics

  • quality kids' books

  • well-maintained banned or challenged books

We Cannot Accept

  • books with mold or bad smells

  • yellowed or brittle pages

  • missing covers

  • older textbooks/travel guides (over 2 years)

  • mass-market paperbacks.

Growing Readers Annual Donor

Our journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our mission and making space for thoughtful, lasting literary work.

Seed Planter - $100
Provides books and learning materials for one participant.

Roots Grower - $500
Supports approximately six participants with books, supplies, and participant resources

Branch Builder — $1,000
Supports a complete program cohort or a significant portion of one program cycle

Canopy Champion — $2,500+
Provides substantial support across the Foundation’s three program pillars.

The Giving Tree
Cumulative Donor

Donate to The Folded Leaf Foundation and have your name added to our Giving Tree inside the shop! You can also dedicate a leaf in honor of a loved one.

Gold leaf — $250–$499

Green leaf — $50–$249

Copper leaf — $500–$999

Burgundy leaf — $1,000+

Corporate or Local Business Sponsorship

Would you like to sponsor a program, student, or support the mission as a corporate or business entity? We would love to talk with you!

When your business sponsors The Folded Leaf Foundation, you help create meaningful opportunities for reading, mentorship, writing, and community connection. Choose the partnership level that best fits your organization.

Canopy Partner — $10,000+

Our highest level of partnership for businesses making a significant investment in our mission.

Canopy Partners receive:

  • Prominent logo placement and a link on our website

  • Recognition in every Foundation newsletter

  • One newsletter advertisement each quarter

  • Presenting sponsorship of one program or event series

  • Logo placement on major event materials and sponsor displays

  • Recognition in selected social media posts

  • Verbal acknowledgment at Foundation events

  • Up to four reserved seats at select events

  • Business-category exclusivity when appropriate

Branch Partner — $5,000–$9,999

For businesses committed to strengthening literacy, creativity, and community connection.

Branch Partners receive:

  • Logo placement and a link on our website

  • Two newsletter advertisements during the sponsorship year

  • Recognition in selected newsletters and social media posts

  • Logo placement on shared sponsor signage and event screens

  • Verbal acknowledgment at select Foundation events

  • Two reserved seats at select events

Roots Partner — $2,500–$4,999

An accessible way for local businesses to support our programs and reach an engaged community audience.

Roots Partners receive:

  • Business name and a link on our website

  • One newsletter advertisement during the sponsorship year

  • Placement on shared sponsor signage or event screens

  • Recognition in one dedicated social media post

  • Listing in our annual impact report

We deeply value our corporate partnerships. For the 12-month sponsorship, all advertising and sponsor messages are subject to approval by The Folded Leaf Foundation’s Executive Director to ensure they reflect our mission and create a welcoming experience for our community.
— TFL Foundation