Does Hy-Vee donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 31, 2026
Compiled from Hy-Vee's published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
Yes. Hy-Vee considers donation and sponsorship requests, monetary or in-kind, from 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Start with your local Hy-Vee store, then apply through Hy-Vee's application on Submittable, choosing the funding tier that fits your request's estimated value.
Donation program at a glance
- What they donate
- Donations and sponsorships (monetary and in-kind)
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Donation programs change — always confirm on Hy-Vee's own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
Hy-Vee's giving focuses on three pillars: Health & Wellness, Food Security, and Education & Economic Empowerment.
Hy-Vee says it prioritizes underserved populations.
Requests can be monetary, in-kind, or both. Hy-Vee asks you to estimate in-kind value using the product prices on the Hy-Vee website.
Applications are handled on Submittable, a grants management platform, where you can submit, track and communicate about your request.
Tips from the program page: Hy-Vee's page says to contact or visit your local Hy-Vee store if you are interested in applying for a donation or sponsorship. · Pick the application whose funding tier matches the estimated total of your request. If you are unsure, Hy-Vee says to choose the higher tier and it will route the request. · You can save an application and finish it later, and request an edit or withdraw and resubmit after submitting. · Hy-Vee replies by email through Submittable, so watch that inbox and safelist Submittable notifications.
What Hy-Vee donates
Hy-Vee donates donations and sponsorships (monetary and in-kind).
Who can apply
Hy-Vee donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
How to apply
Hy-Vee asks every request to include the following.
- Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an EIN. Hy-Vee points applicants to the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool to confirm status.
- School districts that operate under a governmental tax-exempt status, not 501(c)(3), are not eligible. They must apply through an affiliated 501(c)(3) such as a PTO/PTA, school foundation, booster club or education fund.
- Create a free Submittable account, or sign in with Google or Facebook, to apply.
What Hy-Vee will not fund
Hy-Vee states in its own published guidelines that it will not fund the following.
- School districts that operate under a governmental tax-exempt status rather than 501(c)(3) are not eligible and must apply through an affiliated 501(c)(3) such as a PTO/PTA, school foundation, booster club or education fund
This covers only what Hy-Vee states. A request can still be turned down for reasons a company does not publish.
Common questions
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Hy-Vee?
Yes. Hy-Vee'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.
Can a school, team, or individual apply to Hy-Vee?
Hy-Vee states that it will not fund: School districts that operate under a governmental tax-exempt status rather than 501(c)(3) are not eligible and must apply through an affiliated 501(c)(3) such as a PTO/PTA, school foundation, booster club or education fund. Check your organization and your event against that list before you apply — those are the restrictions Hy-Vee publishes itself.