Does Carhartt donate to fundraisers?
Last updated September 1, 2026
Compiled from Carhartt’s published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Yes — Carhartt has a product donation program for schools, nonprofits, and community fundraisers.
Donation program at a glance
- Lead time
- 6 weeks
- 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 Carhartt’s own page before you apply.
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Carhartt gives preference to organizations in the areas of Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee, where they have long-established facilities and a deeper tie to the community. Carhartt donations and charitable contributions are in the form of in-kind product donations to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus on supporting disaster relief and workforce development, assisting the mentally and physically challenged and alleviating homelessness. Applications must be completed and submitted through their online donation request system with a minimum of 6 weeks lead time. Create an account, fill out the appropriate fields, and submit. Be reminded that faxed, mailed or emailed requests will not be considered. Company Information: Carhartt trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Carhartt,
Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Roberto Bailey, We owe our success to the community we operate. We always give back by supporting charitable events. But, demand for our products outweighs our resources, we decided to limit number of donation requests. We are happy to inform you that your organization's mission statements align with our commitment to the community. We are donating in-kind products. Best of luck to your event! Regards, Donation Committee
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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
Our record of Carhartt's requirements reads:
Create an account through online request form, then log in to submit request.
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.
More Fashion companies that donate
- Brooks Brothers — Item · 2 weeks lead time · National
- Dauphines of New York — ~30 days (unconfirmed via official source) lead time · National
- L.L.Bean — Item · 4 weeks lead time · Regional
- Rally House — 6 weeks lead time · Local
