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Books Vended Yearly
Read-A-Thon Fundraising Calculator For Schools
Estimate how much your school can raise with a Read-A-Thon. Use our free calculator to see funding potential and how close you are to an Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine™.
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Read-A-Thon makes it fun and easy to raise the money you need to bring Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine to your school.
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How Much Could Your Read-A-Thon Raise?
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Results are estimates based on an average donation of $34.10 per donor.
About The Calculator
Turn Reading Minutes Into Real Funding
Our Read-A-Thon Funding Calculator shows how quickly small reading efforts add up to big literacy impact.
No Selling or Events
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No Contracts. No Minimums. No Hidden Fees
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How does the Read-A-Thon Calculator work?
The calculator estimates how much your school can raise by combining three key factors, your school size, expected participation rate, and average number of donors per student. It then multiplies that total by an average donation value of $34.10, based on national Read-A-Thon results. The output shows your potential funds and what percentage of a Book Vending Machine that amount could cover.
Where does the $34.10 donation value come from?
That figure represents the average donation per supporter collected by schools using Read-A-Thon across thousands of real campaigns. It’s a conservative national benchmark, but your results may be higher depending on family engagement and community support.
What’s a good participation rate to aim for?
Most schools see success with 50–70% participation, but even a small increase can make a big difference. Try adjusting the slider or percentage in the calculator to see how higher engagement impacts your total.
How accurate is the estimate?
The calculator provides a realistic projection, not a guarantee. Actual results depend on your community size, donor enthusiasm, and campaign promotion. It’s designed to help you set achievable goals and share potential outcomes with your PTO or principal.
What happens after I calculate my estimate?
You can use your results to start a Read-A-Thon campaign right away or share the numbers with your school leadership to get approval. Once your Read-A-Thon ends, your raised funds can be applied directly toward an Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine™ purchase or book bundle refill.
Can I save or share my calculator results?
Yes! We recommend taking a screenshot or copying the total estimate to share in your fundraising plan or PTO meeting notes. If you’d like, you can also contact our team to email you a formatted summary with funding recommendations.
How do we launch our Read-A-Thon fundraiser?
Simply click the “Start Your Read-A-Thon” button below the calculator. You’ll be connected with a Read-A-Thon specialist who will guide your setup and help you turn your estimate into a real campaign.