First Time Borrowers

Before you can borrow ToolBank tools, you must first become a ToolBank member agency by completing our brief online membership application. There is no membership fee to become a ToolBank member. The following types of organizations are eligible to borrow from the ToolBank:

Nonprofit/Charitable/Tax exempt organizations
Schools and PTAs/PTOs
Neighborhood associations
Faith-based groups
Civic organizations
Government agencies
Community Groups

A 501(c)3 tax exempt determination letter is not a requirement for ToolBank membership.

If you’re 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. Contact us to find out.

Membership Agreement
Click here to review our Membership Agreement. You will be asked to sign a hard copy of this document at the time of your first tool pickup.
Service Policy
Click here to review our Service Policy. This document covers tool lending policies and procedures, as well as best practices to avoid unnecessary fees. Click here to learn more about our fees.

Before you begin your application, please note the following:

Please be prepared to upload documentation of your not-for-profit status while applying. This serves as proof of your eligibility to borrow ToolBank tools.
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We’ve compiled some tips to make your application process easier. Please click here to read them before you begin.
Please remember to write down your password! The application process creates a user account for you in our online tool ordering system, which is how you will order tools and manage your account.

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. Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Apply Now

Complete applications are usually approved in less than 24 hours. Once your application is approved, your agency is immediately eligible to borrow tools. Members can submit a tool order at any time by clicking the ‘Order Tools’ button to the left. It’s fast and easy, and ToolBank staff will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your order and pickup appointment.