Book Industry Charitable Foundation

Professional development scholarships - the foundation believes that the future of healthy bookstores and comic stores lies in the continuing education of the owners and employees. To encourage further business development and career growth, the foundation offers scholarships for several professional industry events and certificate programs. The scholarships are merit and need-based.

Disaster relief program - designed to assist book and comic store owners if their store was impacted by a natural disaster, including public health emergencies. Any assistance given is outside of what is covered by insurance and does not include any payments to merchandise vendors. The store must demonstrate a financial crisis brought about by a natural disaster including loss of income due to disruption of business. The foundation is able to help by paying needed rent and/or utilities.

Binc tank pilot - this is a three-year pilot program designed as a business incubator focusing on helping entrepreneurs open bookstores in underserved markets. Mental health wellness - designed to provide access to professional mental health services for eligible booksellers and comic retailers, the program connects individuals in the bookselling community with licensed therapists through a telehealth partnership. Individuals, couples, and teen therapy services are provided. The foundation also provides emergency on-site therapy for groups involved in traumatic events such as shootings, burglaries, and staff suicides.