# Does Just Born Inc. donate to fundraisers? > Yes, locally. Just Born, maker of PEEPS, MIKE AND IKE and HOT TAMALES, donates candy to nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley and near its Northeast Philadelphia factory, and to U.S. military support groups. Apply via its online form at least 4 weeks ahead. Source: https://ultimatedonations.org/donor/just-born-inc-donation Last updated: 2026-10-20 Publisher: Ultimate Donations ## Donation program at a glance - Lead time: 4 weeks - Area restrictions: Local ### Who can apply - Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Just Born supports community organizations and events by providing candy donations to eligible causes; it cannot fulfill every application. Candy donations generally go to registered nonprofit organizations in the Lehigh Valley (Lehigh and Northampton Counties, PA) and within a 10-mile radius, in Pennsylvania, of its GOLDENBERG'S PEANUT CHEWS factory in Northeast Philadelphia. Recognized support channels for U.S. military personnel are also eligible; those requests must come through Unit Commanders, Family Readiness Groups, or Veterans Affairs representatives. Just Born generally does not donate to fraternal or social clubs and programs (such as Rotary, Lions Club or Kiwanis), programs or events directly benefiting churches or religious programs, contributions directly benefiting individuals, or political organizations or events. Because of the volume of parade requests, it supports only one organization per local parade, first-come, first-served. Just Born does not grant donations to organizations that discriminate on the bases listed in its policy. Tips from the program page: If approved, Just Born contacts you about 3 weeks before your event to arrange a pick-up date and time, so plan to collect the candy in person. · Just Born does not provide status updates on pending requests, so do not wait on a reply before planning other prizes. · Parade organizers should apply early, since only one organization per local parade is supported. ## What Just Born Inc. donates Just Born Inc. has typically donated: Candy Donations. ## Who can apply Just Born Inc. donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Just Born Inc. limits donation requests by area: Local. ## How to apply Just Born Inc. asks every request to include the following. - Registered nonprofit status within the eligible Pennsylvania areas, or a recognized U.S. military support channel - A request submitted through Just Born's online form (email, phone, fax and mail requests are not accepted) - Submission at least 4 weeks before the event date - No more than one candy donation request per calendar year ## When to ask Just Born Inc. states a lead time of 4 weeks. 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 Just Born Inc.? Yes. Just Born Inc.'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 Just Born Inc. for a donation? Just Born Inc.'s stated lead time is 4 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point. Website: http://www.justborn.com/ Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.