Does Purell donate to fundraisers?

Purell is a nationally recognizable brand that will bring attention to an event.

The Purell's main goal is to be part of the community and help in ways that improves the lives of the people within the immediate locations where they operate. They support non-profit organizations through product donation. If you're a non-profit organization that maintains an IRS 501(c) designation, you can submit your donation by mail. Request for donation must be received at least 30 days prior to the event. Make sure that you mail the complete details about your organization, the event, and the contact information. You can visit their 'Product Contributions' page for complete details. Company Information: Purell trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Purell

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Brian Short, Thank you for your interest in partnering with us. After we review your request, we are humbled to inform you that your organization meets our giving guidelines. We are pleased to make a donation to your organization. We hope you continue on with your great work! Good luck! Regards, Donation Committee

Is an instant hand sanitizer which claims to kill common germs in as fast as 15 seconds. It was introduced to the market in 1996. They are the first hand sanitizer to pass EcoLogo CCD-170 standards. For more information, check out Purell on: 1) Wikipedia 2) Facebook 3) Google+ 4) Twitter 5) Instagram

What Purell donates

Purell has typically donated: Purell product donations.

Who can apply

Purell donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Purell does not donate to individuals.

Purell limits donation requests by area: Regional.

When to ask

Purell states a lead time of 60 days. 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 Purell?

Yes. Purell'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 Purell for a donation?

Purell's stated lead time is 60 days. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.