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In-Kind Gifts

Material Goods and Non-Cash Contributions

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation gratefully accepts donations of material goods and non-cash contributions for the Free Library of Philadelphia, which are in line with its current mission, collections, and programming. Accepted donations, at the discretion of the appropriate staff member, include:

  1. Donation of books and/or materials may be delivered to The Book Corner, located directly behind the main building at the intersection of N. 20th St. and Wood St. Please call 215-567-0527 for hours, to schedule an appointment, or more information.*
  2. Rare books, manuscripts, correspondence, and works of art to the Free Library’s special collections. Please note that the acceptance of all gifts to the Free Library’s special collections is at the discretion of the appropriate curator.
  3. Items, including food, to be used for events or programs sponsored by the Free Library of Philadelphia, e.g. items donated for a raffle, to be sold at auction, to be given to participants in a Free Library-sponsored program (e.g. Summer Reading) or to volunteers at a Free Library-sponsored event.
  4. Advertising (print, billboard, radio time, television time) for which there has been no charge to the Free Library.
  5. A donation of services. Note: Contributed services cannot be counted as a gift and do not qualify as a charitable tax deduction to the donor. However, a donor of services may be able to deduct expenses incurred while performing said services. In such cases, the donor should be advised to consult with a tax accountant.

It is the sole responsibility of the donor to determine the value of a contributed item; Free Library of Philadelphia and Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation staff members are unable to assign a value to the donated item(s).

If a donor wishes to receive a tax deduction on donations of materials valued at $5,000 and above, the IRS requires an independent, third-party certified appraisal and the completion of IRS form 8283.

For more information, please contact The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation at 215-567-7710 or giving@freelibrary.org

Keystone Founder & CEO

Darryl Rode

We are so happy to see our industry repurpose these items to a local kitchen that teaches the culinary arts to its neighbors. So often, these wonderful items go in the trash, along with far too many other valuable props, supplies, and equipment without much effort given to finding them new homes. When these items became available, we jumped on it, knowing we have a couple of kitchens in mind who are truly a great fit. The Culinary Literacy Center at the Free Library hosts over 30 events across the city monthly, as they teach healthy cooking while building community and promoting civic dialogue.