Donations – Internet Archive Help Center https://help.archive.org How can we help you? Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:07:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://help.archive.org/files/2024/03/cropped-Internet-Archive-Logo-White-on-Black-520x520-1-32x32.png Donations – Internet Archive Help Center https://help.archive.org 32 32 What If I’m Having Trouble Donating? https://help.archive.org/help/what-if-im-having-trouble-donating/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:56:51 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1713 If you’re having problems making a donation, the following steps may be useful in troubleshooting the issue:

  • Try going to archive.org/donate on another device or a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc). You can also try using your current browser in a private/incognito window.
  • If you’re using a VPN, try disabling it before you make a donation.
  • Try disabling any ad blockers that may be active in your browser window.
  • If you attempted to make a donation using the credit card button, please try using PayPal, Venmo, Google Pay, or Apple Pay (and vice versa).

If none of the above steps have helped you resolve the issue, or if you have any further questions, you can reach out to us at donations@archive.org and we’ll be happy to provide assistance.

There are also alternatives to using our online donation form, including donations via:

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the Internet Archive and our goal to provide free Universal Access to All Knowledge.

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Donate Books App for iOS and Android https://help.archive.org/help/donate-books-app-for-ios-and-android/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:39:52 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1622 This article will help users install and use the Internet Archive’s smart phone app for determining which books we want to add to our library.

The app can be downloaded from the App Store here, or from the Play Store here.

Installing the App

iOS

  1. Open the App Store on the device you would like to install the app on
  2. Search for “Donate Books”
  3. Select the Internet Archive “Donate Books” app
  4. Click install
  5. Open the app
  6. Grant camera permissions

Android

  1. Open the Play Store on the device you would like to install the app on
  2. Search for “Donate Books”
  3. Select the Internet Archive “Donate Books” app
  4. Click install
  5. Open the app
  6. Grant camera permissions

Using the App

Barcode scanning

  1. Select the barcode scanning mode from the bottom of the screen
  2. Aim your phone’s front camera at a book barcode
  3. Wait for a response to appear on the screen

If your barcode is not scanning properly, tap your phone screen to refocus your camera. Keep the book on a flat surface while scanning to reduce the need for refocus.

OCR-ing ISBNs

  1. Select the OCR mode from the bottom of the screen
  2. Aim your phone’s front camera at a printed ISBN
  3. Wait for a response to appear on the screen

If your ISBN is not scanning properly, tap your phone screen to refocus your camera. Keep the book on a flat surface while scanning to reduce the need for refocus.

Found a bug? Need help?

E-mail us at info@archive.org with the subject “Donate Books App”!

Reporting a bug? Please include what device you are using to access the app and operating system version in your message.

Ready to donate books?

If you will donate books we need for our library, then the Internet Archive might pay for shipping– please contact us.

Start here! https://help.archive.org/help/how-do-i-make-a-physical-donation-to-the-internet-archive/ 

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What is your refund policy? https://help.archive.org/help/what-is-your-refund-policy/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:48:16 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1430 If for any reason you wish to have your donation refunded, please contact us via email at donations@archive.org. We will need the following information in order to process your refund:

  • Date of donation (All refund requests must be made within 6 months of the donation)
  • Amount donated
  • Full name
  • Payment method used (credit card, bank transfer, check…)
  • Country of origin
  • Reason for the refund

Please note that some payment methods may not support refunds, so additional information may be required to process your refund. Refunds can only be provided to the originating card.

All refunds will be processed as quickly as possible, but processing times may vary depending on the payment method.

We cannot refund cryptocurrency donations.

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If I make a donation, how do I get my tax receipt? https://help.archive.org/help/if-i-make-a-donation-how-do-i-get-my-tax-receipt/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:47:29 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1428 All donors who give through our online donation flow will receive a tax receipt via email. Depending on the payment method used, it can take 1 – 7 business days for the receipt to arrive. Donors using an offline method such as sending a check will receive their receipt at the mailing address provided with the donation, unless they provide us with an email address. Please note when using offline methods that we recommend retaining a copy of your bank’s confirmation of the donation for your records as well.

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Can I give you a targeted or restricted donation to be used for something very specific? https://help.archive.org/help/can-i-give-you-a-targeted-or-restricted-donation-to-be-used-for-something-very-specific/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:46:19 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1426 The Internet Archive prefers unrestricted donations, so we can direct your donation to the area where the funds are most needed. Every restriction imposes administrative overhead and planning costs, and increases internal complexity. We accept restricted gifts on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in making a restricted gift, please contact donations@archive.org.

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If I can’t afford to donate, or don’t want to, what else can I do to support the Internet Archive? https://help.archive.org/help/if-i-cant-afford-to-donate-or-dont-want-to-what-else-can-i-do-to-support-the-internet-archive/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:45:35 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1424 There are many ways to show your support. Your time is just as important as a monetary contribution. Please utilize the Archive and share your favorite collections with friends and family. You can get an Internet Archive Virtual Library Card, sign up for our newsletter, read our blog, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you would like to volunteer for the Archive, please email info@archive.org for more information.

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Are my donations tax-deductible? https://help.archive.org/help/are-my-donations-tax-deductible/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:44:34 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1422 The Internet Archive is a California nonprofit public charity that is tax-exempt under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID Number 94-3242767. Donations are tax-deductible on income earned in the United States only.

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How do I make a donation by wire transfer? https://help.archive.org/help/how-do-i-make-a-wire-transfer/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:42:53 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1420 We accept wire transfers in most currencies. In order to ensure you receive your acknowledgment, please email donations@archive.org to notify us of your wire transfer. Please include your full name and contact information in your email, as those details aren’t available on the wire transfer itself. If you encounter any difficulties making your wire transfer donation, please feel free to reach out to us by emailing donations@archive.org. We also suggest you consider reaching out directly to your bank.

Below is the information you would need to make a domestic wire transfer from your bank in USD:

Bank Routing Number: 021313103
Account Number: 4030257320
Swift Code (for foreign wires): CTZIUS33
Account Name: Internet Archive

Bank Address: 
Citizens Bank
One Citizens Drive
Riverside, RI 02915

Bank Contact:
Christopher Haw
christopher.haw@citizensbank.com

Below is the information you would need to make an international wire transfer from your bank in British Pounds:

FCA Number: 2024022600243

Intermediary Bank:

Royal Bank of Scotland
Premier Place, 5 Devonshire Square
London, GB
SWIFT BIC: RBOSGB2L

Final Bank/Beneficiary Bank:

Citizens Bank
1 Citizens Plaza
Providence, RI, 02903 USA

Bank Account Number: GB56RBOS16003412114840
SWIFT BIC: CTZIUS33SPT
Beneficiary Name: Internet Archive
Beneficiary Account Number: 2024022600243

Below is the information you would need to make an international wire transfer from your bank in Euros:

FCA Number: 2024022600241

Intermediary Bank: 

Royal Bank of Scotland
Premier Place, 5 Devonshire Square
London, GB
SWIFT BIC: RBOSGB2L

Final Bank/Beneficiary Bank: 

Citizens Bank NA
1 Citizens Plaza
Providence, RI 02903 USA
Bank Account Number: GB74RBOS16107510000470
SWIFT BIC: CTZIUS33SPT​
 

Beneficiary Name: Internet Archive
Beneficiary Account Number: 2024022600241

Below is the information you would need to make an international wire transfer from your bank in other currencies:

SWIFT Code: CTZIUS33
Account Number: 4030257320
Routing Number: 021313103
Account Name: Internet Archive

Bank Address: 
Citizens Bank
One Citizens Drive
Riverside, RI 02915

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How do I donate stock? https://help.archive.org/help/how-do-i-donate-stock/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:42:16 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1418 To donate stock, please email donations@archive.org and we will send you a return email with instructions.

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How do I donate to the Internet Archive Canada? https://help.archive.org/help/how-do-i-donate-to-the-internet-archive-canada/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:41:39 +0000 https://help.archive.org/?p=1416 The Internet Archive Canada is a Not For Profit Corporation, registered under number 435509-1. The Internet Archive Canada is currently not registered as a public charity. Canadian citizens may deduct their contribution on any income earned in the United States only. To donate, please send checks to:


Internet Archive Canada
130 St. George St.
Suite 7001
Toronto, ON M5V 3T5
CANADA

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