Does Dollar Tree (monetary) donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 26, 2026
Compiled from Dollar Tree (monetary)'s published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Dollar Tree does not donate raffle items or door prizes, and its community grants are invitation-only. Qualified nonprofits can apply for a Dollar Tree gift card grant, for food and essential products, through its partnership with Gift Card Bank.
Donation program at a glance
- Area restrictions
- National
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Donation programs change — always confirm on Dollar Tree (monetary)'s own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
Dollar Tree's Community Grants Program is by invitation only, with funding decisions based on geographic priorities and needs; it does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Signature nonprofit partnerships are also by invitation only.
Dollar Tree offers gift cards to approved nonprofits to increase access to food and other essential products; qualified nonprofits apply for a gift card grant through Dollar Tree's partnership with Gift Card Bank.
Qualified nonprofits can request disaster response product donations through the same Gift Card Bank partnership.
Dollar Tree prioritizes organizations advancing at least one of three focus areas: Essential Needs, Economic Opportunity, and Community Vitality.
Dollar Tree does not support individuals or for-profit organizations, political organizations or activities, religious organizations for religious purposes, meetings, conferences or workshops, sports teams or athletic competitions, other foundations or granting organizations, or door prizes, giveaways and raffle items.
Tips from the program page: Do not ask Dollar Tree for an auction or raffle prize; the guidelines exclude raffle items, giveaways and door prizes. · If your work covers food or essential needs, the gift card grant is the open route; start from the Apply for a Dollar Tree Gift Card Grant link on Dollar Tree's giving guidelines page.
What Dollar Tree (monetary) donates
Dollar Tree (monetary) has typically donated: Monetary contribution.
Who can apply
Dollar Tree (monetary) donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Dollar Tree (monetary) limits donation requests by area: National.
How to apply
Dollar Tree (monetary) asks every request to include the following.
- Be one of: a 501(c)(3) organization on the IRS Master File operating in the United States, or a registered Canadian charity with a current Canada Revenue Agency registration number; a state or local government entity using the donation for a public purpose; a public or nonprofit-private school, college or university; or a faith-based organization using the donation for broader community programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens or clothing closets.
- Not discriminate against any legally protected class.
Common questions
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Dollar Tree (monetary)?
Yes. Dollar Tree (monetary)'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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