Does LEGO donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 27, 2026
Compiled from LEGO's published guidelines, other public sources, and user reports. How we research these pages
The LEGO Group donates product to 100% charitable projects for children, but not for lotteries, fairs, prizes, parties or events. U.S. and Canadian charities send requests by email to the North America address on LEGO's contact page.
Donation program at a glance
- Area restrictions
- Local
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 LEGO's own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
LEGO supports projects that are 100% charitable, through charitable organizations that promote children's play, learning and creativity, and those that support marginalized and vulnerable children.
LEGO does not give financial support.
LEGO does not provide donations for lotteries, fairs, prizes, parties, events or similar.
LEGO does not donate products to summer camps, student projects, libraries or similar.
Charity requests from the United States and Canada go to a dedicated North America email address listed on LEGO's contact page, not the Denmark address.
Tips from the program page: A school auction, raffle or gala prize does not fit; LEGO excludes lotteries, prizes and events. · Describe the children your program serves and how the product will be used directly with them, since that is the only kind of request the page says LEGO supports.
What LEGO donates
LEGO has typically donated: LEGO Charity boxes consist of LEGO or LEGO DUPLO bricks and elements.
Who can apply
LEGO donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. LEGO does not donate to individuals. LEGO does not support events run for profit.
LEGO limits donation requests by area: Local.
How to apply
LEGO asks every request to include the following.
- Be a charitable organization running a 100% charitable project that promotes children's play, learning and creativity or supports marginalized and vulnerable children.
- Send the request by email to the U.S. and Canada address shown on LEGO's contact page.
Common questions
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from LEGO?
Yes. LEGO'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.
More Children companies that donate
- Oriental Trading Company — 4 weeks lead time · National
- Vermont Teddy Bear — At least 1 month before ship or pick-up date lead time · Vermont-based nonprofits or communities where employees live
- Crayola — 4-6 weeks lead time · Local