The Atlanta Community ToolBank offers nonprofits affordable access to tools, equipment and event spaces for service days, clean-ups, events and more.

Browse our inventory to see all available tools, along with their weekly handling fees (just 5% of the tool’s retail value).

How It Works:

• 🛠️ You place the order through our Tool Order Manager.
• ⌚ We schedule a pick-up time that works for you.
• 🛒 We gather the tools for your order together.
• 🏎️ Your team picks them up and brings them back at a scheduled times.

Become a ToolBank Member Agency

Before you can borrow tools, your organization must first become a ToolBank member agency. It’s quick and easy—just follow the steps below.

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Eligible organizations include:

• Nonprofit/Charitable/Tax exempt organizations
• Schools and PTAs/PTOs
• Neighborhood associations
• Faith-based groups
• Civic organizations
• Government agencies

Note: A 501(c)(3) designation is not required. Organizations without this status may still qualify by providing alternative documentation that shows charitable intent. If you represent a corporation who wishes to use our tools your service projects, please see our corporate membership page for corporate membership fees and benefits.

A 501(c)3 tax exempt determination letter is not a sole requirement for ToolBank membership

Please Note: The ToolBank provides membership and access to tool borrowing for service organizations and not available for individual or personal use.

Step 2: Review Key Policies

• 📄 Membership Agreement – Must be signed at your first tool pickup.

• 📄 Service Policy – Outlines tool use guidelines and best practices.

Step 3: Prepare for the Application

Before applying, make sure to:

• Have your documentation ready (501(c)(3) letter or proof of charitable mission).

• Choose a secure password and write it down—you’ll use it to access the Tool Order Manager to place your orders. If your agency is eligible to become a ToolBank member and you have prepared documentation, click the below link to begin your membership application.

Step 4: Apply Online

Click below to complete our brief online application. Once submitted, a ToolBank staff member will contact you within two business days to confirm your status and request your annual membership dues, based on your organization’s budget.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at (404) 254-0938

After you have completed your application, a ToolBank staff member will contact you within two business days to advise you of any additional information needed. At this time they will ask you to pay the annual dues using the Member Agency Portal tab. Once all required documentation is received we will review the application for approval. Once the application is approved, your agency is immediately eligible to borrow tools

Membership dues are based on the applying agency’s annual budget in conjunction with the chart below and paid annually. These fees can be paid on the “Member Agency Portal” under the “Borrow Tools” tab of this website.