Donations, Do Good initiatives, and more!

Giving Back

At OwlCrate, we are dedicated to spreading the joy of reading and supporting authors, artists, readers, charities, and communities from all walks of life.

2025

Total Donations So Far

In 2025 OwlCrate has donated over 73,000 books, goodies, and more to different organizations in our communities!

We supported over a dozen different organizations, from donating a portion of proceeds of our game, Stryx, to the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, which aims to provide a platform that grants access to education, networking, and resources for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the tabletop gaming industry, to donating over 21,000 items to First Book, an organization dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential. Plus so much more!

Donations

Each month, OwlCrate and The Nest community aim to contribute to different non-profit organizations through store purchases, individual donations, reading challenges & events, free boxes distribution, and more!

Partners & Non-Profits

Here are some of the amazing organizations we've supported to date!

Lambda Literary

Lambda Literary Foundation's mission is to support all LGBTQIA+ writers, and believes that through telling queer stories, LGBTQIA+ can have the lives and stories affirmed.

Transition Projects

For over 55 years, Transition Projects has provided life-saving and life-changing services for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon.

Rose Haven

Rose Haven's mission is to provide day shelter, resources, emotional support, and community connections to women, children, and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Ronald McDonald House

At Ronald McDonald House provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.

Schoolhouse Supplies

Since opening their doors in 1999, the Schoolhouse Supplies mission remains the same: to promote educational equity in Portland area public schools by providing free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms.

Bybee Lakes Hope Center

Helping Hands provides hope and care through personal, trauma-informed programs to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Project Lemonade

Project Lemonade is on a mission to inspire self-esteem in foster youth so they can beat the odds.

Smart Reading

At SMART Reading, they hold to one simple truth: reading matters. Their mission is to spark joy and opportunity through the magic of a shared book.

First Book

First Book is dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential.

Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish believes that together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Request Donations

If you'd like to request a donation to a non-profit organization or suggest one, make sure to get in touch with our customer support team.