Sponsoring & Donating to the Book Festival

The festival is free and depends on the support of sponsors and donors.
Sponsorships for the 2025 season are Sold Out. We do welcome donations for the 2025 book festival both large and small.

With our gratitude to the many sponsors, donors and corporate sponsors
who make the book festival possible.

Founders Circle
$5,000 - $10,000

The book festival needs sustained support to keep it free. Consider the MVBF in your private philanthropy plans for this year. Contact us to discuss opportunities for significant sponsorship levels.

Make a Donation NOW

Donations help make the book festival possible. We appreciate and depend on your generous support.

Founders Circle

  • Cris Russell and Ben Heineman

    Winnetu Oceanside Resort

    Rick and Betsey Solberg

    Elizabeth Clark Zoia

    Anonymous

Patrons

  • Ann Baum

    Nancy Bard and Don Baer

    Linda and Lenny Bell

    Marguerite Benson

    James Bernstein and Linda Lipsett

  • Maura FitzGerald and Allen Carney

    Buck and Kay Goldstein

    Calvin and Patricia Linnemann

    Liisa Martin and Scott Pascucci

    Kathryn Ploss

  • Valerie and Tom Rosenberg

    Jill and Paul Ruddock

    South Mountain Company

    Wendee Wolfson and Peter Slone

    Anonymous (3)

Benefactors

  • Nancy Ameen

    Alison and Norman Axelrod

    Diana Barrett and Bob Vila

    Bonnie and Merle Berger

    David and Sandra Berler

    Diane and Norm Blumenthal

    Ellen and Andy Celli

    Peter and Sandra Conway

    Moira Cullen

    Meredith Degen

    Susan Dickler and Sig Van Raan

    Suzanne Dworsky

    Lindsay and Terry Eakin

  • Steve Fischer and Paul Sutherland

    Denise and Peter Glassman

    Janet and Richard Goldenberg

    Ellen Harley

    Alice F Jacobs

    Joy and Douglas Kant

    Jane Martin and Stuart Katz

    The Liman Foundation

    Kevin R Loughlin MD

    Martha’s Vineyard Bank

    Sue and Reimer Mellin

    Cassie Murray and Bill Plapinger

    Mary and Sherif Nada

  • Cynthia and John O’Hara

    Cynthia Oakes

    Amy Peterson

    Deborah Z Porter

    Katherine Read and John Houston

    Susan Schaefer and Christian Halby

    Gail Schargel and Bill Powell

    Josene Steinberg and David Fromm

    Laure Sudreau

    The Tow Foundation

    Mary and Jerome Vascellaro

    Deborah Walker

    Ryan Wener

Champions

  • Andrea Bradley

    Kimberly Burns

    Cape Code 5

    Sylvia Cohn

    Carla Cooper

    Mimi Davisson

    Patti Elliott

  • Howard Harrison

    Rebecca Hunt

    Rhoda Kahn Nussbaum

    Anne Luzzatto

    Martha’s Vineyard Glassworks

    Joan Nathan

    Susanne Rheault

    Judith E Riley MD

  • Robin Stratton Rivera

    Linda N Schapiro

    Amanda Scott

    Terry Scott

    Nancy K Strauss

    Stueck Family Foundation

    Anonymous (2)

Donors

  • Loring Allen - In Memory of Mary Stewart Hammond

    Courtney Family

    Jean Flemma

  • Diane Kraus

    Margot and Joe Onek

    Patricia Sullivan

    Rick and Louise Treitman

Corporate Sponsors

Sponsorship FAQs

Is the sponsorship package tax deductible?

The monetary value of sponsorship benefits varies based on the benefits you received. Accordingly, please consult with your tax advisor on the portion of your sponsorship that is tax deductible. Chilmark Town Affairs Council, the sponsor of MV Author Book Festival, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. EIN 22-3283667. All financial contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

How much of the sponsorship should be considered tax deductible?

It varies based on the sponsorship package and whether you attend all the events, receive all of the books associated with your sponsorship level and the value of the books you select. A good estimate for the Champion level would be that $1000 of the sponsorship price should be tax deductible. At the Benefactor level, we estimate $2100 would be tax deductible, and at the Patron level, we estimate $2900 would be tax deductible. Please consult with your tax specialist.

Can I be a sponsor and deduct the full amount of the sponsorship if I choose not to receive the books?

Please let us know ahead of time if you would prefer not to receive the books. Email info@mvbookfestival.com.

Can I send my sponsorship via check?

Donations made by check should be made payable to the Chilmark Town Affairs Council with MV Book Festival in the memo line. Checks should be sent to: MV Book Festival, PO Box 484, Chilmark MA 02535.

Can I donate through a donor advised fund?

Yes, please provide them with our EIN 22-3283667. Please ask that checks be mailed to Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival - PO Box 484 - Chilmark, MA 02535. Please email us if you need information for ACH transfer info@mvbookfestival.com.