Does Carhartt donate to fundraisers?

Carhartt gives in-kind donations to support the charitable work of 501(c)(3) nonprofits that share its mission of serving and protecting hardworking people.

Carhartt says it aims to help organizations focused on disaster relief and workforce development, and that its program provides in-kind product or financial donations to hardworking people in need.

Special consideration goes to organizations in Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee, where Carhartt has long-established facilities.

All requests must go through Carhartt's online donation request system; Carhartt no longer accepts requests any other way.

Tips from the program page: The form's focus-area list includes Education and Schools, Children & Family, and Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, so pick the one that honestly fits your work.

What Carhartt donates

Carhartt has typically donated: in-kind product donations, Carhartt apparel.

Who can apply

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

Carhartt limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Carhartt asks every request to include the following.

• Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit; the form opens by asking this.
• The form asks for your Tax ID (EIN), legal name and address, a contact person with job title, phone and email, and your website.
• Choose your nonprofit's focus area, say whether you want financial or product support, and name the dollar amount or product you are requesting.
• Give the date the donation is needed, whether Carhartt has supported you before, and details of the event or use of the donation.

When to ask

Carhartt 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 Carhartt?

Yes. Carhartt'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 Carhartt for a donation?

Carhartt'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.