Does Albuquerque Isotopes donate to fundraisers?

The Isotopes assist through donations of game admissions, select memorabilia and appearances by their mascot, Orbit.

Only local, in-state charitable foundations raising money for their cause are assisted.

The team does not donate for incentive purposes, employee recognition or personal reunions.

No monetary donations are given.

Requests are limited to one per calendar year per organization.

Donations must be picked up at the Isotopes' ballpark and are not mailed. No out-of-state donations are made.

Submitting a request does not guarantee a donation.

Tips from the program page: Send both pieces — the letterhead request and the completed donation form — using the email address on the team's Donation Requests page. · Plan to pick up an approved donation in person at the ballpark.

What Albuquerque Isotopes donates

Albuquerque Isotopes has typically donated: tickets, select memorabilia, and Orbit appearances.

Who can apply

Albuquerque Isotopes donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Albuquerque Isotopes limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Albuquerque Isotopes asks every request to include the following.

• A request written on your organization's letterhead that includes the date of the event, a description of the event, and what the donation will be used for.
• The team's donation form, filled out electronically, saved, and emailed along with your letter.
• Requests must be received at least four weeks before the event.

When to ask

Albuquerque Isotopes states a lead time of 4 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Albuquerque Isotopes?

Yes. Albuquerque Isotopes' donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Albuquerque Isotopes for a donation?

Albuquerque Isotopes' stated lead time is 4 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.