Before you can borrow ToolBank tools, you must first become a ToolBank member agency by completing our brief online membership application and pay your membership dues. Various types of organizations are eligible for a ToolBank membership, such as:
If you are new to your organization and your organization frequently completes hands-on volunteer projects, your organization may already have a ToolBank account that simply needs to be updated. If you are not sure if your organization already has an account, you can email cincinnati@toolbank.org or call 513-246-0015 to verify.
A 501(c)3 tax-exempt determination letter is not a requirement for ToolBank membership.
Before you begin your application, please note the following:
If your agency is eligible to become a ToolBank member and you have documentation of your not-for-profit status handy, then click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to begin your membership application. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at (513) 246-0015.
After you have completed your application, a Cincinnati ToolBank staff member will contact you within the next two two business days to go over your application and advise you of any additional information needed. At this time they will ask you to pay the annual dues using the “Member Agency Portal” on the “Borrow Tools” tab in the menu bar of this website or by phone. (To speed up the process, you can pay this now if you would like using the chart below) Once all the required documentation is received we will review the application for approval. Once the application is approved, your agency is immediately eligible to borrow tools. Members can submit a tool order at this by accessing the “Member Agency Portal” as well. It is fast and easy and the Cincinnati ToolBank staff is available if you need any assistance. Once you place your tool order, we will contact you to confirm the order and pick-up appointment. FYI: Orders should be placed two business days prior to your requested pickup time.
Membership dues are based on the applying agency’s annual budget in conjunction with the chart below and paid annually. Annual membership dues are added to the agency’s first order of the calendar year.
| Member’s Annual Budget | Annual Membership Fee |
| $0 – $100,000 | $10 |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | $25 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $50 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $75 |
| $750,001 – and above | $100 |
| *All GovernmentAgencies | $100 |
