Does Cabela's donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 2, 2026
Compiled from Cabela's published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Yes, through Bass Pro Shops. Cabela's requests now go through Bass Pro Shops' Apply for Support page: up to $2,500 in merchandise or gift cards for fundraisers, banquets and raffles run by nonprofits focused on conservation, the outdoors, or military and veterans near a store. Allow 60-90 days for review.
Donation program at a glance
- Area restrictions
- Regional
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- Does not donate to individuals
- Does not donate to for-profit events
Donation programs change — always confirm on Cabela's own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops share one giving program, run from Bass Pro Shops' Apply for Support page.
The Fundraising Events and Giveaway Donations program gives merchandise or gift cards to local organizations near Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores, for fundraisers, banquets, raffles, door prizes and event giveaways.
Your organization's mission must focus on conserving wildlife and habitat, connecting new audiences to the outdoors, or supporting military and veterans.
Requests are for up to $2,500 in merchandise or gift cards, and partial funding may be awarded. Applications are taken on a rolling basis.
Scouting programs are not eligible for this type of request.
Organizations in Springfield, Branson or nearby Missouri Ozarks communities use a separate Missouri Ozarks application.
The Outdoor Fund's Local Impact Grants (up to $5,000) fund specific conservation projects and do not support fundraising events, banquets or giveaway items.
Tips from the program page: For a local tournament or event, Cabela's help page suggests contacting the retail store in your area. · The application saves your progress in the browser on the device you use; clearing browser history loses it. Use the form's collaborate option to get a shareable link.
What Cabela's donates
Cabela's has typically donated: Grant.
Who can apply
Cabela's donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Cabela's does not donate to individuals. Cabela's does not support events run for profit.
Cabela's limits donation requests by area: Regional.
How to apply
Cabela's asks every request to include the following.
- Be a municipality, public institution, or registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) or other 501(c). Canadian organizations have their own eligibility rule.
- Apply through the online application linked from Bass Pro Shops' Apply for Support page.
- U.S. organizations must provide a copy of their W-9, on the current IRS form.
- Allow 60-90 days for your request to be reviewed.
Common questions
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Cabela's?
Yes. Cabela's 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.
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