Does Ingles Markets donate to fundraisers?

Ingles focuses its community giving on three areas: education of children, eliminating hunger, and meeting specific community needs.

Requests for specific community needs are reviewed quarterly by the Corporate Giving Committee.

Ingles prefers to give to nonprofits that share one of its three interests, and its program is limited to certified nonprofit organizations.

Ingles cannot support individuals, sporting events, dinners or luncheons through this program.

Because of high volume, Ingles cannot fulfill every request.

Tips from the program page: Ingles points schools with needs to its Tools for Schools program rather than the giving committee.

What Ingles Markets donates

Ingles Markets has typically donated: volunteer and financial contributions.

Who can apply

Ingles Markets donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Ingles Markets limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Ingles Markets asks every request to include the following.

• Mail the request on your organization's letterhead to the Ingles Markets Corporate Giving Committee at its PO Box in Asheville, NC. Do not fax.
• Include proof of nonprofit status.
• State the type and amount of contribution you are seeking.
• Include a summary of how the contribution will benefit the community.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Ingles Markets?

Yes. Ingles Markets' 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.