Does California State Fair donate to fundraisers?

California State Fair tickets and memorabilia donations can help raise some funds for your organization. California State Fair is the annual state fair held at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

California State Fair gives back to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations within the state of California through tickets and memorabilia. These items are prefect for raffles or auctions. In order to be considered, requests must be received a minimum of six weeks prior to the event and limited to one per calendar year. Company Information: California State Fair trademarks and copyrights are owned by: California State Fair

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Hello Meg Rivera, Thank you for your interest. After we review your request, we believe that your fundraising event comply with our eligibility criteria. We are happy to donate tickets that will help your organization raise money. Wish you continued success with this year's campaign! Regards, Donation Committee

An annual state fair held at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California. For more information, check out California State Fair on: 1) Wikipedia 2) Facebook 3) Twitter 4) Instagram

What California State Fair donates

California State Fair has typically donated: California State Fair Fun Pack.

Who can apply

California State Fair donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. California State Fair does not donate to individuals. California State Fair does not support events run for profit.

California State Fair limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of California State Fair's requirements reads:

Print and mail or e-mail completed form along with a formal request on your organization’s letterhead.

When to ask

California State Fair states a lead time of 6 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 California State Fair?

Yes. California State Fair'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.

How far ahead should we ask California State Fair for a donation?

California State Fair's stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.