Does Jelly Belly donate to fundraisers?

Jelly Belly's former donation, sponsorship-guidelines and fundraising pages on jellybelly.com now redirect to the home page, and its Contact Us link goes to Ferrara.

Ferrara takes candy donation requests in writing and contacts organizations directly about the requests it can fulfill.

Ferrara says it donates product, time and funding, including candy to brighten the day of people undergoing medical treatment.

Ferrara supports local celebrations such as parades, festivals and cultural events, and works with Chambers of Commerce, economic development groups, municipal organizations and civic nonprofits.

Tips from the program page: Ferrara asks that you do not make follow-up calls about a donation request.

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

Jelly Belly asks every request to include the following.

• Write your request on your organization's letterhead.
• Include the date of your event and the number of people you expect to attend.
• Submit it through Ferrara's Contact Us form, or mail it to Ferrara's Donations Department at its Chicago headquarters (the address is on Ferrara's FAQ page).

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.