SUPPORT OUR MISSION

We founded Transit Books on the belief that the power of literature lies in its ability to bridge cultural divides, deepen our literary and political imaginations, and educate the heart—a power that gains force with each reader and conversation. 

Being a nonprofit publishing house means our mission steers our ship, and the generous support of our community of readers, thinkers, and educators puts the wind in our sails. Contributions of any amount go a long way to helping us publish the best work from around the world and invite new paths of conversation between our readers in the Bay Area and beyond. 

WAYS TO SUPPORT

One-Time and Recurring Donations

Use the form on this page to make a one-time or recurring donation. We’re grateful for your support!

Transit Book Club ($180+)

Gifts of $180 or more give you access to the Transit Book Club. You’ll receive first editions of five Transit titles and the chance to read exceptional new books from around the world—weeks before they hit stores.  

• Donate $180 or more, and we’ll send you five of our upcoming books.

• Join any time of year. If a book’s already out, we'll start counting from the next five.

• Book Club memberships are only available in the United States.

Captain’s Circle ($1,000+)

Members of our Captain's Circle enjoy inside access to the press through conversations with Transit authors, editors, and translators, in addition to the benefits of the Transit Book Club. 

Donor-Advised Funds

Click here to make a grant recommendation to Transit Books from one of the participating donor-advised funds through DAF Direct. (Transit Books EIN: 47-4149554)

Stock Gifts 

Transit Books also accepts stock gifts. For stocks held for more than twelve months, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value of your stock and you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. Contact Ashley Nelson Levy at ashley[at]transitbooks.org if interested.