Non-profit literacy organizations often handle a variety of literacy initiatives from English as a second language to GED classes. Used textbooks are essential materials for these programs, so check for local programs that may accept your donation.
Goodwill Industries accepts used textbook donations and will sell them at their stores to fund programming. There are 165 Goodwill organizations across America. First Book is another charity that accepts used textbooks. This charity aims to give children from low-income families their first book. There are international charities that accept used textbook donations. Books for Barrios collects book donations to be sent to Philippine schools in need.
California public and school libraries accept used textbook donations. Public libraries may add them to their circulating collection or sell them at a book sale for funding. School libraries add donated textbooks if the books meet educational standards or serve as supplemental information sources for students.
CalMAX is a program designed to help teachers find needed materials for their classrooms. This program accepts a variety of supplies commonly needed in California classrooms, including textbooks.