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Does Kohl's donate to fundraisers?

Last updated September 25, 2026

Compiled from Kohl's published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages

Not by request. Kohl's says it does not accept requests for monetary or in-kind donations. What it offers fundraisers is Kohl's Cares Fundraising Gift Cards, a program your organization registers for to raise money; its giving otherwise runs through national partners and Milwaukee-area organizations.

Donation program at a glance

Donates
Area restrictions
National

Who can apply

  • Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
  • Does not donate to individuals
  • Does not donate to for-profit events

Donation programs change — always confirm on Kohl's own page before you apply.

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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.

Kohl's states that it does not accept requests for monetary or in-kind donations, so there is no form for asking for a product or gift card donation for an event.

Kohl's Cares Fundraising Gift Cards are Kohl's own fundraising option for organizations; Kohl's describes them as a way to help your organization raise money.

Kohl's philanthropy is focused on family health and wellness, including mental health, in the communities it serves.

Its national partners are Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

Kohl's also gives to organizations in the Milwaukee area, where the company is based.

What Kohl's donates

Kohl's has typically donated: Fundraiser gift cards.

Who can apply

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

Kohl's limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Kohl's asks every request to include the following.

  • To use the fundraising gift card program, your organization registers through the Kohl's Cares Fundraising Gift Cards page linked from Kohl's philanthropy page, which covers eligibility and registration.
  • Questions about corporate and fundraising gift cards go to the Kohl's corporate gift card team listed on Kohl's Contact Us page.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Kohl's?

Yes. Kohl'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.

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