This Giving Tuesday, your tax-deductible donation can help provide 5,000 new books to children who need access to books and reading the most. Plus, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar - to help children both locally and wherever the need is greatest nationwide!
Will you give a child the gift of reading together with their family … and a better chance to succeed in school and life?
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.
Make your gift with confidence!
Reach Out and Read is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"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). Your gift 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?
Contact us at (617) 455-0613 or development@reachoutandread.org to reach a member of our staff who will be happy to help.
What forms of payment can I use for my gift?
You can give with a credit card, PayPal, Venmo, or from your bank account using this form. You can also send a check by mail, give from your IRA or Donor Advised Fund, or make a stock gift. Contact us at (617) 455-0613 or development@reachoutandread.org if you have any questions!
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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