Companies marked with a ⭐ are top donors. Top donors have five or more approved donations and a 20% or higher approval rate on TheShareWay.
If you need templates for applying to donors, check out our sample donation request letter.
Airlines
For more airlines that donate, check out our airline donation request blog post.
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Travel and cash gifts
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- DONATIONS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. travel and cash gifts
- Preferred Recipients: Organizations related to Education, Children, Environment & Sustainability
- REQUEST 90+ DAYS IN ADVANCE
Hotels & Resorts
- Location(s): JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, CA
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. free stays
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Poverty & Homeless, Children, Environment & Sustainability, Equality, Women
- REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, CA
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. free stays
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Children, Poverty & Homeless, Environment & Sustainability, Local Community
- REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Niagara Falls, Canada
- What they donate: Gift certificates for overnight stays and/or water park passes
- Preferred Recipients: Organizations based in the Niagara Region
- REQUEST 90+ DAYS IN ADVANCE
Restaurants & Food
- Location(s): All states except AK, HI, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, and WY
- What they donate: Food and gift cards
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Local Community, Organizations related to Poverty & Homeless, Health, Children
- REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide (see linked article for info on specific locations)
- What they donate: Grants via The Starbucks Foundation programs. Starbucks is not currently seeking opportunities for national or local partnerships or sponsorships. In addition, they are not accepting product or in-kind requests.
- Preferred Recipients: Projects that support social investments in coffee-, tea- and cocoa-producing communities.
See our article "Coffee Donation Request" for a list of companies that donate coffee.
- Location(s): Nationwide (see linked article for info on specific locations)
- What they donate: Gift cards (apply online), food (apply in-person)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Children, Education, Local Community, Environment & Sustainability
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide (see linked article for info on specific locations)
- What they donate: Donation depends on request. e.g. meals and snacks
- Preferred Recipients: Some prefer 501(c)(3) nonprofits (see linked article for info on specific requirements)
- Special note: Only specific Chick-Fil-A locations are able to donate to nonprofits. What items they donate and their required lead times vary by location.
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Scholarships, and Food (such as their Big Mac®, Chicken McNuggets®, and McFlurry® desserts)
- Preferred Recipients: Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): CA, UT, AZ, NV, FL, ID, WA, PA, NJ, MA, MD, VA, NC, SC
- What they donate: Gift card(s), food vouchers (chartickets)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Children, Education, Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Donation depends on request. e.g. gift card, coffee, pastries
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. Food and gift cards
- Preferred Recipients: Local Community
- Location(s): All states except AK, CT, DE, HI, MA, MD, ME, ND, NH, NY, OR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WV
- What they donate: Gift basket, gift card, and food
- Preferred Recipients: Local Community
- Location(s): AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN
- What they donate: Monetary donations, coca-cola brand drink products
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Local Community
- FOR MONETARY DONATIONS, REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE; FOR IN-KIND DONATIONS, REQUEST 28 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Gift certificates, Food
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Local Community
- REQUEST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE
Grocery Stores
- Location(s): AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
- What they donate: Monetary donations
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Local Community
- Location(s): AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
- What they donate: Foundation grant, cash donations, sponsorships, gift card(s), kroger products
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Environment & Sustainability, Equality, Health, Local Community, Poverty & Homeless, and Wellness & Fitness
- REQUEST 28 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI
- What they donate: Winery direct wines offered at 30% off in all locations except ct, ma, and other select markets; (temporarily suspended) private wine class for 20 in all locations except available in wi, co, and other select markets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VA
- What they donate: Food, gift card(s)
- Preferred Recipients: Organizations related to Poverty & Homeless, Education, Children, Local Community, Environment & Sustainability
- Location(s): All states except AK, CO, HI, LA, ME, MT, NV, OR, UT, VT, WA, WY
- What they donate: Monetary donations or gift cards, with value ranging from $100-$5,000
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community, Children, Education, Wellness & Fitness, Art & Culture
- Location(s): IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. Food
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): FL, GA, AL, TN, SC, NC, VA
- What they donate: Donations, gift cards, sponsorships, giveaways, and program ads
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Children, Education, Poverty & Homeless
- Location(s): DC, DE, FL, MD, NJ, PA, VA
- What they donate: Wawa brand fruit drinks, teas, or water; Wawa gift basket (includes Wawa products and coupons)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community, Children
- REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): All states except AK, AR, HI, MS, MT, SD, WV, and WY
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. Food and Beverage
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- REQUEST 21 DAYS IN ADVANCE
Beauty & Fashion
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Jewelry products, home decor products
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c) 3 nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Wellness & Fitness, Equality, Health
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Cash, sporting goods, and gift cards
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Sports, Health, Children, Education
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Columbus (OH), Other
- What they donate: Bath & Body Works products, gift cards
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Equality, Poverty & Homeless, Health
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Discounted fundraising gift cards that can be sold at face value, with the proceeds going back to nonprofits.
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Essential oil products, personal care/wellness products, monetary donations
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Local Community, Environment & Sustainability, Animals, Equality, Wellness & Fitness
Outdoors Companies
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. sporting products, sponsorships
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. sporting products
- Preferred Recipients: None specified
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Product discounts (no in-kind donations)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Retailers
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Grants; Requests for in-kind donations (products and gift cards) should be made at local Walmart or Sam’s Club facilities.
- Preferred Recipients: Organizations related to Local Community, Health, Environment & Sustainability
See our blog post on Walmart's donation program for more information.
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Gift cards ($25-50 value, with the maximum donation of $500 per year)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, accredited schools, or government agencies
See our blog post on Target's donation program for more information.
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Monetary grants, no greater than 10% of program's overall budget
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Children, and Health
See our blog post on Costco's donation program for more information.
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: CVS pharmacy gift card (up to $50 value)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): All states except AK, DC, HI, LA, MS, and ND
- What they donate: 'We care' gift cards, stationery, and office supply products
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Local Community, Children
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. party supplies
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Children, Health
- REQUEST 28 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. office supplies
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Educational knitting materials, knitting products, product auction baskets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Art & Culture, Local Community
- Location(s): Nationwide (for non-alcohol requests; for alcohol-requests in baskets, All States except UT, AL, IL, NH, MI, and MS)
- What they donate: Donation depends on request, e.g. 50% off discount
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Art & Culture, Local Community
- Location(s): All states except AK, HI, ND, VT, WY
- What they donate: Stuffed animal products
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c) 3 nonprofits, Organizations related to Children, Equality, Health, Poverty & Homeless
- REQUEST 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): Nationwide
- What they donate: Digital notebooks
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
The following popular retailers do not have active giving programs that are open to public application: Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, Apple, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, PetSmart, Crate and Barrel.
Sports Teams
- Location(s): Greater Los Angeles (CA)
- What they donate: LA Dodgers merchandise/memorabilia
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community, Education, Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Location(s): Northern California (CA)
- What they donate: Donation depends on request (no game tickets due to covid)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): KS, MO
- What they donate: Donation depends on request (no game tickets, footballs, or jerseys)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): IL
- What they donate: autographed merchandise and collectible items
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
See our article "Chicago Donation Request" for a list of companies that donate in Chicago.
Museums
- Location(s): IN
- What they donate: Two (2) museum admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): PA
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: None specified
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Entertainment & Amusement Parks
- Location(s): All states except AK, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KY, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, RI, SD, WI, WV, WY
- What they donate: Gameplay certificates, free lifetime membership coupon, gameplay coupons, golf instruction, and Topgolf swag (i.e pens, keychains, mugs, tote bags, etc.)
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Education, Local Community, Wellness & Fitness, Health, Animals, Children
- REQUEST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE
- Location(s): CA, TX, GA, OK, NY, MD, MA (link above is for the Valencia location. Check TheShareWay’s directory for the Six Flags location in your state)
- What they donate: Admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- Location(s): FL
- What they donate: Admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community, Education, Equality, Children
- REQUEST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE
See our article "Florida Donation Requests" for a list of companies that donate in Florida.
- Location(s): PA
- What they donate: Admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c) nonprofits, Organizations related to Local Community
- Location(s): NC, SC
- What they donate: Depends on request, e.g. admission tickets
- Preferred Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Organizations related to Health, Children, Local Community
- REQUEST 42 DAYS IN ADVANCE
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