Your tax-deductible donation to Reach Out and Read empowers families to help their kids grow and learn.
Donate today to help MORE families start reading together in 2025. Thank you!
Reach Out and Read is a 501(c)3 organization (EIN 04-3481253). Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
“Too often we invest in our own children but not in children as a whole. So the kids who most need help don't get it until they show up in kindergarten or first grade, when most of brain development has already occurred.
By ‘prescribing’ books during pediatric visits – and giving the books away for free – Reach Out and Read ushers children onto the magic carpet of reading at an early age for an incredibly inexpensive cost.
The question isn't, how can we afford to help these kids? It's how can we afford not to help them?”
- Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Columnist & Pulitzer Prize Winner
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation secure?
Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Reach Out and Read is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 04-3481253). You received no goods or services in exchange for your gift, which is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please keep your email acknowledgment or print this page for your official records.
Can I make my gift in someone's honor or memory?
Yes! Select your gift amount and click "continue." After you enter your payment information, you will be able to dedicate your gift and send an email letting them know. If you would like to send an acknowledgment through the mail, please leave your request in the comment section of the donation.
Will I get a receipt for my gift?
Yes! You will receive an email for your donation made online. Didn’t receive it? Contact us at (617) 455-0613 or development@reachoutandread.org to reach a member of our staff who will be happy to help.
What if I didn’t receive an email?
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Can I send a check?
Yes! Please make your check to payable to Reach Out and Read and mail it to PO Box 411868, Boston, MA 02241-1868.
Do you accept gifts from my Donor Advised Fund?
Yes! Have the check made payable to Reach Out and Read and mail it to PO Box 411868, Boston, MA 02241-1868.
Can I make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from my IRA?
Yes! Gifts to Reach Out and Read (EIN 04-3481253) can satisfy all or part of the required minimum distribution from your IRA. Gifts from your IRA may offer additional tax benefits to you and your family – please consult a financial or legal advisor to discuss your situation. For your QCD, your IRA administrator should make the check payable to Reach out and Read and mail it to PO Box 411868, Boston, MA 02241-1868.
Can I donate stock?
Yes! Gifts of appreciated stock you’ve held for more than a year may offer a double tax benefit – allowing you to deduct the full market value of the stock and avoid paying capital gains taxes on stock that has appreciated in value. Contact us at (617) 455-0613 or development@reachoutandread.org to learn more.
What if I have more questions?
Contact us at (617) 455-0613 or development@reachoutandread.org to reach a member of our staff who will be happy to help.
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