The Academy of American Poets is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue code and meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards. Donations to the Academy of American Poets are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Academy members have an important stake in everything we do. That is why we are pleased to offer a number of material benefits at each level of membership. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions about membership, visit our help page.


To join by phone, or for questions about membership, please call (212) 274-0343 ext. 11.

annual dues	$35	$55	$100	$250	$500	$1000	$2,500+
A one-year subscription to American Poet (published biannually)
A full-color National Poetry Month poster
A personalized membership card
Discounted or free admission to Academy readings and events
10% discount on purchases at our online Poetry Store
Subscription to our monthly e-newsletter
Your name listed in our Annual Report
The annual Walt Whitman Award-winning book
The annual James Laughlin Award-winning book
Your name submitted for an annual raffle
A CD from our Poetry Audio Archive
The annual Lenore Marshall Prize-winning book
Your name listed in American Poet
A free contributor gift membership
Academy-branded canvas tote bag*
A limited-edition chapbook
Invitations to special receptions
The annual Landon Award-winning book
tax-deductable portion	$30	$40	$75	$200	$460	$900	$2,475

*First-year members

A form is available if you would rather print it and mail in your membership. If you do not wish to become a member at this time, but would still like to support the Academy, please make a donation.