Does Delta Air Lines donate to fundraisers?

Delta Air Lines helps organizations seeking monetary support for initiatives or events, as well as sponsorship.

Delta Air Lines always make great efforts to be a respected community partner in the neighborhoods where they do business and live. Their goal is to help and give back to the communities they serve through charitable giving and sponsorship. Please keep in mind that they does not support the following: -Individuals -Political organizations -Sectarian, religious, and denominational organizations -Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability -Tax-supported city, county or state organizations -Local events in areas without Delta facilities -Academic or medical research -Fundraisers for local sports organizations Due to the large number of requests they receive and limited resources they have to support them, all requests must be submitted through their online application, all requests that are sent via mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered. It must be submitted six weeks prior to the event. If you are applying for a charitable contribution, please provide a valid 501c3 number for your organization and attach your IRS documentation. Company Information: Delta Air Lines trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Delta Air Lines

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Jeffrey Wright, Thank you for your letter requesting support from us. We greatly admire your efforts to create positive change and make our community a better place to live, work and play. After we review your proposal, we are happy to inform you that your organization meets our eligibility criteria. We are hoping that you will continue your great work! Regards, Donation Committee

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What Delta Air Lines donates

Delta Air Lines has typically donated: Sponsorship.

Who can apply

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

Delta Air Lines limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Our record of Delta Air Lines' requirements reads:

Create an account through online sponsorship form then complete questionnaire.

When to ask

Delta Air Lines 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 Delta Air Lines?

Yes. Delta Air Lines' 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 Delta Air Lines for a donation?

Delta Air Lines' 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.