Become an Organizational Member

Does your organization want to borrow tools from the Tool Library to do a project?  By popular demand, we have created a new way to partner up with the West Philly Tool Library: Organizational Members.

Organizational Members are organizations such as neighborhood associations, community groups, schools, community development corporations (CDCs) and other folks that are doing good in our neighborhoods.

Organizational memberships allow any authorized member of the organization to borrow and use tools from the library.  Many organizations can take advantage of this opportunity to cut their budgets by eliminating the need to buy tools for their projects.  Hopefully, the availability of thousands of tool library tools will inspire organizations to dream up the next thing as they have already inspired so many of our individual members.

Together we can be even more effective in making West Philly, Southwest Philly, and beyond a place that everyone can take pride in.

Is my organization eligible to join as an Organizational Member?
Organizational memberships are available to charitable organizations only.  These include non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, neighborhood associations, educational institutions, and places of worship.  Note that your organization does not need to be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit to qualify.  Organizational memberships are not designed for informal group houses or friends working together.  We recommend separate individual memberships for these situations.

How does my organization become an Organizational Member?
To become an Organizational Member, organizations must complete the on-line application below.  The first time that your organization borrows tools, you will be asked to sign an agreement that you understand the Tool Policy and agree to waive and indemnify the Tool Library against injury or damage.

How does my organization borrow tools?
Each Organizational Member can designate individuals who may borrow tools on behalf of the agency.  The designated individual can borrow tools for up to one week at a time.  Regular tool policy rules apply to loans to Organizational Members.

How much does it cost to become an Organizational Member?
Organizational Members pay annual dues based on their annual budget according to the schedule below.

Organization’s Annual Budget

Annual Membership Dues
$0 – 5,000

$50
$5001-$10,000

$100
$10,001 – 250,000

$150
$250,001 and above

$200
Public schools

$25

Step 1: Complete the Organizational Membership form below.

Organization name

First Name of Contact Person

Last Name of Contact Person

Email of Contact Person

Organization's Street Address

Organization's Street Address (second line, if necessary)

City

State

Zip Code

Contact Person's Phone Number

What tools would your Organization like to borrow?

Please tell us a little about your Organization and what the charitable purpose for which it intends to use tools from the Tool Library.

Please list the names of all designated individuals who may borrow tools on behalf of the Organization.

The Tool Library has several active committees. Please check any of the committees below if you're interested in volunteering for any of these committees.
 Tool Committee (purchases & repairs tools) Operations Committee (sets policy) Outreach / Publicity Committee Education Committee  Personnel Committee (hires & supervises tool librarians) Fundraising & Finance Committee (raises money)

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STEP 2: Pay your annual membership dues online.
You may also pay in person at the Tool Library with cash, checks, or money order (but no credit cards.)

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