Announcements - Binc Foundation

Binc Offers $750 Scholarships to Diamond Summit

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation announced today the Foundation will be offering two $750 scholarships to comic book store owners and their employees to attend the Diamond Summit in Baltimore, Maryland on October 26th and 27th, 2022. The funds may be used for travel, replacement wages, lodging, and meals.

Macmillan Professional Development Scholarships Program Returns

Ann Arbor, MI – The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation and Macmillan Publishers are proud to announce the return of the Macmillan Booksellers Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship program provides $500 to booksellers traditionally underrepresented within the industry to attend their region’s fall trade show. Due to Covid-19, this program was

Binc Welcomes New Board Members and Staff

Binc Welcomes New Board Members and Staff Ann Arbor—The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation is thrilled to welcome new Board members, announce updates to the Board’s Executive Committee, and introduce new staff members. “I am thankful for all of the talented individuals, both Board members and staff, who lend their expertise

Binc Announces 2021 Online Holiday Gift Guide

Ann Arbor, MI – Today, The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation launched its 2021 Holiday Gift Guide. (https://www.bincfoundation.org/2021-holiday-gift-guide/). Featuring an assortment of gifts, the guide includes a wide array of unique offerings from 30 indie bookstores and comic shops across the country and items that give back to Binc, and therefore support booksellers and comic

Binc Announces 2021 Higher Education Scholarship Recipients

Ann Arbor, MI —Eight recipients have been selected to receive a total of $29,500 in scholarships as part of the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation’s 2021 Higher Education Scholarship Program. The recipients were selected from thirty-four applicants. Winners are attending colleges and universities in New York, Florida, Arizona, Tennessee, Massachusetts,

Binc’s special initiative benefits bookstores & comic shops, helping communities thrive with these key businesses

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation announced today the Survive to Thrive, the special, one-time store grant initiative, will make awards to 115 independent bookstores and comic shops totaling $1.1 million. Ninety-nine stores will receive

Commemorating the legacy of the company’s late President & CEO, S&S supports bookstore/comic shop grant program

On the first anniversary of her death, Simon & Schuster announced a gift to the Survive to Thrive grant program in honor of long-time President & CEO Carolyn Reidy.

“Survive to Thrive” Applications Open April 19

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation announced today that applications for the Survive to Thrive grant program will be accepted beginning, today, April 19 and ending May 10 at 5pm Eastern. Fundraising for the grant program, which is designed to provide substantial grants to as many as 200 independent bookstores

Best-selling author Amor Towles first to sign on to create a pool of matching funds for campaign benefiting independent bookstores and comic shops

Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain and chair of Binc’s annual Author Leadership Circle Campaign, is inviting authors and comics creators to join him in

Applications Open for Inaugural George Keating Scholarship Program

The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA), Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA), New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA), and the Friends of George Keating committee are pleased to announce applications for the inaugural George Markey Keating Memorial Scholarship will open April 6. The scholarship provides $250 to a bookseller from

Ingram Invests $500k and Rallies Additional Donations from Bookshop.org, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan Publishers, and Penguin Random House to Quickly Catalyze Special Grant Program

The Book Industry Charity Foundation (Binc) announced today the establishment of the Survive to Thrive bookstore grant program. Founded with initial support from Ingram Charities and Ingram Content Group, the program

We are delighted to announce Binc is being honored with the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Innovator’s Award. Binc will share the virtual stage with Leslie Marmon Silko, this year’s Robert Kirsch Award honoree; Andrew O’Hagan, the winner of the Christopher Isherwood Prize; and the rest of

Applications will be accepted March 3rd through April 15th, 2021 for the Binc Foundation’s annual higher education scholarship program. The 2021 scholarship program supports bookstore and comic book shop owners and employees, and former Borders Group employees by helping their dependents, spouses, and partners pursue their higher education goals. Binc

Responding to the Winter Storm Emergencies in TX & OK

We’ve been watching the weather in Texas and Oklahoma closely. We know that many folks are without power and heat, and we are hoping that you are safe.

We want to remind you that Binc is here to help.

Please share this information with colleagues and other booksellers and comic

Dynamite Donates $10,000 To Binc In Support of Comic Book Retailers

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce a donation of $10,000 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) to help support comic industry retailers and their employees continuing to battle the challenges of the past year and the COVID-19 crisis.

Binc has done an incredible job during the pandemic and related

SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL campaign leads to charitable donation after a tough year

AdventureKEEN is pleased to announce that their 2020 SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL campaign raised a total of $4,332 for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). A matching $4,332 is being dispersed and mailed

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Annette's Beach Book Nook

During Hurricane Ian a storm surge of over 8 inches wiped it and many other stores and homes out. Thanks to the help from Binc I was able to pay my mortgage, giving me the time to concentrate on what to do next. I'm happy to say I will be opening Annette's Beach Book Nook on Fort Myers Beach by the end of summer.

“Thank you, thank you to Binc. I recently was laid off from the bookstore I work at due to COVID-19 and I applied for assistance, which they quickly delivered. It means so much to my family that this wonderful foundation has done for us at this uncertain time.”

— Bookseller helped after losing their job

“I am so grateful to Book Industry Charitable Foundation. The Governor of my state has deemed bookstores non essential and has closed them due to the Covid outbreak. To me, books are as essential as breathing. I have worked at my bookstore for 19 years and am a single mother. Binc helped me pay my mortgage. They did so with grace, compassion and very quickly. I am forever thankful for their assistance. I will remember these dark days and the help Binc provided to me and my child. Thank you.” — Julie

“I was at the NAIBA trade show in August and chatted with the folks at the Binc table and learned about the My Medical Journal publication. My husband is a family practice doctor and his office is in the same building as me. When I ordered and received a copy of My Medical Journal, I brought one down to him and left it on his desk with a post-it note. Within the HOUR, a patient stopped up and wanted it. This showed me that he also immediately saw the value of it and how it would solve a problem his patient was expressing of seeing a lot of different doctors and forgetting information. He showed it to her and she came right up to the bookstore to buy the copy!” — Joanna Robertson

“Working with Binc has been overwhelmingly positive. When my family had a medical emergency, they were quick to respond to my request for assistance. The communication and follow up has been exceptional, and Binc provided helpful contacts and resources in addition to their financial assistance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Binc to anyone looking to donate, or to anyone in the book industry that needs assistance. They really are exceptional at their work.” — A bookseller helped through a medical emergency

“Binc is incredible. I lost a molar to a failed root canal and my dentist recommended a dental implant but there was no way I could afford it, even with dental insurance. I applied for assistance and was approved so quickly and easily that I was overjoyed.” — Nottoothless

I cannot thank Binc enough for helping me through a very difficult time in my life. I was struggling mentally spiritually and financially after fleeing my abuser. after opening up to my managers about my situation they all recommended Binc. I seriously appreciate the work that Binc does, I was scared and my mental health was declining, but they provided me with 2 months of therapy for free and paid 2 months of my rent to help me get back on my feet. the process was extremely easy and I want to thank Judey for being so patient kind and understanding with me as we worked through the process! such a beautiful compassionate organization I'm very grateful for Binc! — HYSBOOKS123

“I reached out to Binc after my supervisor recommended them, and sure enough, they turned out to be my heroes. They worked with me quickly, efficiently, and moreover kindly. They cared that I was afraid and worried, and wanted to help as much as they could. The process for getting help was easy and uncomplicated, and they ended up helping me find affordable care, as well as approving financial assistance for the entire dental work bill! They took care of all of it! I’d never been so grateful. It’s already scary not knowing if you can afford groceries, but having someone do everything they can to make sure that that fear isn’t pushed further is amazing. I cannot recommend applying, or donating, to this foundation enough: they care far more than is ever asked of them, and do more than anyone ever needs to.” — A bookseller helped with dental work

I work as a Bar and Cafè manager at an independent bookstore in Colorado. My wife and I fell on hard times when she lost her job abruptly. My boss pointed me in the direction of the Binc Foundation. The process was very straightforward and Judey was amazing. We are so honored and thankful for the financial help. We will definitely be donating to the cause once we are all ship shape again! We are truly thankful for this organization and the people who make it all happen! — Spencer517

A huge thank you Binc for helping me out during a difficult time emotionally,, mentally and financially. Judey was especially amazing and so kind and helpful. Thank goodness for Binc and it's supporters. Binc is the best! I look forward to when I can pay it forward! Keep up the great work! Thank you! — KG Chicago, IL

I found out at the last minute that my landlord was selling the place I was living in and I would need to move by the end of the month. I couldn't afford to start a new lease and didn't know what to do. When I shared what was going on in my life with a colleague, he told me to contact Binc. Judey got back to me almost immediately. I had been so upset about everything that I was honestly trying not to cry when I was on the phone explaining my situation. But Judey put everything in perspective and assured me we would figure things out and that's exactly what she did. This week, Binc sent a check to my new landlord to cover my first months rent. It was such a huge relief when I found out there was help for me. Getting help when I needed it the most meant the world to me. — ellegee

Binc Offers $750 Scholarships to Diamond Summit

Macmillan Professional Development Scholarships Program Returns

Binc Welcomes New Board Members and Staff

Binc Announces 2021 Online Holiday Gift Guide

Binc Announces 2021 Higher Education Scholarship Recipients

“Survive to Thrive” Gives $1.1M in Grants to 115 Stores

Binc’s special initiative benefits bookstores & comic shops, helping communities thrive with these key businesses

Simon & Schuster Honors Carolyn Reidy with Gift to “Survive to Thrive”

Commemorating the legacy of the company’s late President & CEO, S&S supports bookstore/comic shop grant program

“Survive to Thrive” Applications Open April 19

Garth Stein Invites Authors & Creators to Join Match for Binc’s “Survive to Thrive” Campaign

Best-selling author Amor Towles first to sign on to create a pool of matching funds for campaign benefiting independent bookstores and comic shops

Applications Open for Inaugural George Keating Scholarship Program

Ingram and Industry Leaders Donate $1M to Kick-Off “Survive to Thrive” Initiative

Ingram Invests $500k and Rallies Additional Donations from Bookshop.org, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan Publishers, and Penguin Random House to Quickly Catalyze Special Grant Program

Binc receives LA Times Book Prizes Innovator’s Award

Applications Open March 3 for Binc Foundation 2021 Higher Education Scholarship Program

Responding to the Winter Storm Emergencies in TX & OK

Dynamite Donates $10,000 To Binc In Support of Comic Book Retailers

AdventureKEEN and Partner Bookstores Donate to Binc for Fourth Year

SHOP LOCAL, LIVE LOCAL campaign leads to charitable donation after a tough year

Annette Stillson