Does Barnes & Noble - National donate to fundraisers?
Last updated August 25, 2026
Compiled from Barnes & Noble - National’s published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Not in the usual sense — Barnes & Noble states it has no grant program and no scholarships. What it offers instead is Bookfairs, in store and online, where your group earns a percentage of net sales. Ask your local store to set one up.
Donation program at a glance
- What they donate
- Item
- Area restrictions
- National
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Eligible groups are Pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools, non-profit literacy and arts organizations, and non-profit humane and community services groups.
Bookfairs run both in local stores and online, and the participating group earns a percentage of net proceeds from Bookfair sales.
The company states plainly that it has no grant program and does not offer scholarships.
Tips from the program page: The online Bookfair option is not available in California or Hawaii. · The company's own page publishes no deadline, so ask the store how much lead time it needs.
What Barnes & Noble - National donates
Barnes & Noble - National donates item.
Barnes & Noble - National has typically donated: Barnes & Noble Items.
Who can apply
Barnes & Noble - National limits donation requests by area: National.
How to apply
Barnes & Noble - National asks every request to include the following.
- Contact your local Barnes & Noble store to discuss setting up a Bookfair.
- Be one of the eligible group types the company lists — a school, or a non-profit literacy, arts, humane or community services organization.
Barnes & Noble - National website
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