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Every child deserves a story that says: you belong.

Your donation funds storytelling programs, book bundles, and educational experiences for children in underserved communities through the SEED framework.

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All donations are tax deductible

501(c)(3) nonprofit

Fiscal sponsor: Givsum

EIN 27-3460415, held by Givsum Foundation

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What Your Gift Makes Possible

Every contribution directly funds SEED programs that bring books, storytelling, and hope to children and families.

Starting at $25

Book Bundles

Gift a set of books to a few students. We will combine your donation with others to provide books to a larger community: a classroom or school.

Starting at $250

Class Set of Books

$250 gives 35 books to a classroom of students, plus a digital copy of a Teacher's Literature Guide.

Starting at $500

Online Virtual Presentations

The author Zooms into a classroom for a virtual storytelling experience. Students experience the same motivational talk, receive signed copies of the book, and take part in a Q&A, all in a virtual setting.

Starting at $3,500

Student/Parent Storytelling Workshops

A presentation by the storyteller to empower parents and students to embrace their stories. Includes planning materials to create their mini book (zine) and a signed copy of the author's book, The Other Side.

Up to $10,000

School Assembly Visits

A full-school assembly led by the storyteller, which includes a motivational talk, signed copies of the author's book for every student, and classroom Q&A visits from the author, to create meaningful connections that inspire HOPE in students.

How Your Donation Works

You Give

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We Invest in Programs

Donations fund SEED programs: Assemblies, Workshops, Read-Alouds, and Family sessions.

Children Thrive

Your gift puts books, storytelling tools, and experiences directly into kids’ hands.

Three Ways to Give

Three routes, all going to the same place. Recurring gifts are the most useful, because they let us commit to a school term before the money arrives.

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One-time or monthly, processed through Givsum, the foundation's fiscal sponsor.

Monthly giving is the ask — it is what makes books free.

Fiscal sponsor: Givsum

EIN 27-3460415

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By mail or fund

DAF or check

Recommend a grant from a donor-advised fund, or mail a check.

Checks payable to MNF c/o Givsum Foundation

2070 Meadow View Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

EIN 27-3460415 — reference MNF in the memo

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Give through the Benevity portal and have your employer match it.

Search: Givsum Foundation

EIN 27-3460415

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Want to give another way? Email info@marthanino.com.

Be Part of Their Story

Every gift — no matter the size — helps a child discover that their story matters.

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