Does New York Rangers donate to fundraisers?

New York Rangers items and memorabilia are perfect for fundraising. Fans of hockey or of the Rangers will be thrilled at the chance to get a piece of the team.

New York Rangers are pleased to assist organizations in the tri-state area! They will donate autographed merchandise to be used to support fundraising initiatives. Organizations must be within a 75-mile radius of Madison Square Garden. All requests must be submitted online. Please submit requests at least six (6) weeks prior to the event. Requestor must be charitable organizations (501 C3 organizations) and the event must be within a 75-mile radius of Madison Square Garden. Telephone, fax, mail, or email will not be accepted. Company Information: New York Rangers trademarks and copyrights are owned by: New York Rangers

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Jonas Ward, Thank you for your letter requesting donation from us. Each year we are overwhelmed with requests from all types of events and organizations, so we are forced to limit our donations. As we review request, we are happy to inform you that your organization comply with our guidelines. We are pleased to donate autographed items and memorabilia. These items are perfect for auctions and raffles. We wish you the best of luck with your fundraising efforts. Best of luck! Regards, Donation Committee

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What New York Rangers donates

New York Rangers has typically donated: Autographed merchandise.

Who can apply

New York Rangers donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. New York Rangers does not donate to individuals. New York Rangers does not support events run for profit.

New York Rangers limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

Our record of New York Rangers' requirements reads:

Fill out online form. Need organization info, contact, and event info.

When to ask

New York Rangers 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 New York Rangers?

Yes. New York Rangers' 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 New York Rangers for a donation?

New York Rangers' 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.