Does Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) donate to fundraisers?

Given the worldwide love of basketball, anything or memorabilia from the Los Angeles Lakers are certain to be in high demand at any charity event.

The Los Angeles Lakers take great pride in donating items or memorabilia for charity events to non-profit groups in Southern California. Organizations must have a valid 501(c)3 non-profit status to be eligible for their donations. It is important to submit a donation request at least six weeks prior to the fundraising event. The Lakers are committed to making a positive impact in the community and are eager to consider your request. Company Information: Los Angeles Lakers trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Los Angeles Lakers

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Terri Anderson, We are writing to acknowledge the receipt of your donation request. Following a thorough review by our committee, we are delighted to inform you that your organization aligns with our guidelines. As a result, we are pleased to offer items as a donation for your upcoming event. We commend you for the outstanding work you do, and we sincerely hope that your efforts continue to make a positive impact in the community. Best of luck with your event and all your future endeavors. Wishing you every success, Donation Committee

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What Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) donates

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) donates item.

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) has typically donated: Lakers items.

Who can apply

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia)'s requirements reads:

Valid 501(c)(3) required; org/event must be based in Southern California (LA priority); requests at least 6 weeks before event; one donation per org per calendar year.

When to ask

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) states a lead time of 6 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 Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia)?

Yes. Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia)'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 Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia) for a donation?

Los Angeles Lakers (Memorabilia)'s stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.