Does Target donate to fundraisers?

Target Circle allows guests to direct votes toward local nonprofits, which then receive grants based on the percentage of votes received.

Community Engagement Funds let individual Target stores and distribution center leaders make localized giving decisions for their communities.

Target GiftCard donations are available to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or accredited schools located in the United States or its protectorates.

Target does not donate merchandise.

Disaster relief and other signature program investments are by invitation only.

Target has additional community investment efforts specific to its hometown markets of Minneapolis and St. Paul (Twin Cities).

Tips from the program page: GiftCard donations are available February through December, as funding permits. · Average GiftCard donation is $25–$50, with a maximum of $500 per year per agency. · Stores typically take up to 30 days to review a request and respond with an approval or decline.

What Target donates

Target has typically donated: Gift Cards.

Who can apply

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

Target limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Target asks every request to include the following.

• Organization must be a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization or an accredited school located in the U.S. or one of its protectorates.
• Complete the GiftCard request form fully, print it, and bring it to a local Target store.
• Provide a Government Affirmation letter or other IRS-provided letter to verify nonprofit or accredited school status.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Target?

Yes. Target'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.