Binc helps booksellers and comic retailers with unforeseen emergency financial needs. The Foundation assesses each request to determine how best to provide relief to the bookseller. If approved, grants are paid to third-party vendors.
Call 1-866-733-9064 or fill out the form on the right. We will be in touch within two business days.
We also offer Matching Grants which expand our assistance options. Read more about Matching Grants here.
Email us if you have any questions
The Binc Foundation strives to be fair, consistent, objective and professional when reviewing requests and making decisions. The employee is asked to complete a financial assistance application and to provide documentation related to their situation, including proof of their current monthly household income, expenses, and the specific qualifying event. This information is used to verify the financial emergency, and details are kept confidential.
“On the night of September 9, 2019 my beautiful bookstore burned to the ground along with the entire aisle I was in at The Market of Marion. My husband’s job was also lost since he managed a store across from me. This was devastating and frightening. The Indie Bookseller Group on Facebook told me about Binc. They addressed my concerns immediately and have already paid some urgent bills for us. I cannot thank them enough.”
—Janet Cucharo, The Bookstore
“The Binc Foundation provided critical information and potentially-life-saving monetary assistance. How does one thank someone for that? I will keep my bookstore running strong, put my renewed strength into growing its reach, bringing books, ideas, words of insight and imagination to more and more people. That’s how I will try to express my profound gratitude.”
—The Booksmith
“I had a great experience with Binc. The organization was able to cover my lost wages due to some extenuating circumstances at our small independent bookstore. The process was quick and the approval process happened in the blink of an eye. I’ll forever be grateful for the funds and assistance that Binc provided us.”
—Terri
“So grateful to BINC for helping me with an emergency dental surgery on such short notice! They even were able to compensate me for work missed for recovery. I would not have been able to have this procedure done and keep my apartment if it weren’t for BINC. Thank you!!”
—Tcarr1995