MEMBERSHIP ELEGIBILITY
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW OUR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBILITY, EMAIL CINCINNATI@TOOLBANK.ORG OR CALL 513-246-0015.
First Time Borrowers
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:
| Type of Organization | Acceptable Documentation |
| Non-profit organization | 501(C)(3) determination Letter |
| Neighborhood association; community/civic groups | Minutes, list of officers; brochure and in some cases registration with local government |
| Faith based institutions | Worship schedule; Tax-exempt determination letter |
| Schools; governmental departments | Letter outlining organizational leadership and purpose (on school or department agency letterhead) |
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.
Membership Dues
Membership dues are based on the applying agency’s annual budget in conjunction with the chart below and paid annually. Annual membership dues are automatically added to the agency’s first order of the calendar year.
| Annual Organizational Budget | Annual Membership Fee |
| $0 – $100,000 | $25 |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | $50 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $75 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $100 |
| $750,001 – and above | $150 |
| *All GovernmentAgencies | $150 |
| *Public School System | $25 |
Once you submit your application, please note the following:
- Please be prepared to email documentation of your not-for-profit status after applying. This serves as proof of your eligibility to borrow ToolBank tools. You will receive an automatic email after applying, as well as one from our team, informing you on where to submit your documentation.
- Tool orders will only be accepted through our online ordering system, T.O.M. (Tool Order Manager). No tool orders will be accepted over phone, e-mail, or in-person.
If your agency is eligible to become a ToolBank member and you have documentation of your not-for-profit status handy, then click the “Submit Member Application” button at the top of the page to begin your membership application. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at cincinnati@toolbank.org or call (513) 246-0015.
Now What?
- After you have submitted your application, a Cincinnati ToolBank staff member will contact you within the next two business days to go over your application and advise you of any additional information needed.
- Once all the required documentation and information is received we will review the application for approval.
- Once your application is approved, you will receive an approval email, and your agency will be immediately eligible to borrow tools.
- Members can only submit Tool Orders through T.O.M. (Tool Order Manager) system. 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 are required to be placed two business days prior to pickup to avoid Rush Fees.
