Does Jelly Belly donate to fundraisers?

Jelly Belly donations are a sweet addition to your organization's next event.

Jelly Belly donate to 501(c)(3) non-profits in communities that surround their facilities. This includes public/private schools, churches, U.S. Military and other organizations. California counties donated to: Solano, Contra Costa, Yolo, Sacramento, Sonoma, and Napa Wisconsin counties donated to: Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Illinois counties donated to: Lake and Cook Submit the online form with at least 90 days until the event. Donations requests will only be accepted once every 12 months. If a donation is made to an organization, pickup must be arranged at the specified location. Company Information: Jelly Belly trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Jelly Belly

What Jelly Belly donates

Jelly Belly has typically donated: In-kind.

Who can apply

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

Jelly Belly limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

Our record of Jelly Belly's requirements reads:

Written request on organization letterhead via Ferrara contact form or mail (Ferrara Donations Department, 404 W Harrison St Suite 650, Chicago, IL 60607); include event date and expected attendance. No follow-up calls.

When to ask

Jelly Belly states a lead time of 90 days - 6 months. 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 Jelly Belly?

Yes. Jelly Belly'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 Jelly Belly for a donation?

Jelly Belly's stated lead time is 90 days - 6 months. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.