Does St. Louis Cardinals donate to fundraisers?
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Yes — St. Louis Cardinals has a product donation program (item) for schools, nonprofits, and community fundraisers.
Donation program at a glance
- What they donate
- Item
- Lead time
- 8 weeks
- Area restrictions
- Regional
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- Does not donate to for-profit events
Donation programs change — always confirm on St. Louis Cardinals’s own page before you apply.
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The St. Louis Cardinals game tickets are a great addition to your raffle or auction and can help your event succeed.
The St. Louis Cardinals offer ticket vouchers to support non-profit organizations, which can be utilized for raffles or auctions. To make a request, simply complete their online donation form and attach the necessary documents, making sure to submit it at least 6 weeks before the event date. Please note that donations are restricted to the following states: MO, OK, KS, IA, IL, KY, TN, AR, IN, MS. Reminder: Front office personnel is not authorized to collect items for charitable purposes, such as autographs, via mail or in person for delivery to players. Company Information: St. Louis Cardinals trademarks and copyrights are owned by: St. Louis Cardinals
Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Sam Reyes, We are proud to contribute to our community by offering game tickets to those in need. To manage the high volume of requests we receive each week, we have established specific guidelines. Upon reviewing your request, we are delighted to inform you that your organization fits perfectly with our commitments to the community. We appreciate your consideration in choosing us to be part of this wonderful event. Best of luck with your fundraising endeavors, and we extend our warmest wishes to you! Regards, Donation Committee
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What St. Louis Cardinals donates
St. Louis Cardinals donates item.
St. Louis Cardinals has typically donated: Cardinals game tickets.
Who can apply
St. Louis Cardinals donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. St. Louis Cardinals does not support events run for profit.
St. Louis Cardinals limits donation requests by area: Regional.
How to apply
Our record of St. Louis Cardinals' requirements reads:
Need organization, contact, and event info.
When to ask
St. Louis Cardinals states a lead time of 8 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 St. Louis Cardinals?
Yes. St. Louis Cardinals' 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 St. Louis Cardinals for a donation?
St. Louis Cardinals' stated lead time is 8 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.
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