Does Target donate to fundraisers?
Last updated October 2, 2026
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Yes. Target gives Target GiftCards, not merchandise, to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited schools in the U.S. Fill out Target's GiftCard request form, print it and take it to your local store with your IRS letter. The average gift is $25-50, and the most one organization can receive is $500 a year.
Donation program at a glance
- Area restrictions
- National
Who can apply
- Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- Does not donate to individuals
- Does not donate to for-profit events
Donation programs change — always confirm on Target's own page before you apply.
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Donation programs change — always confirm on the company's own page.
Target GiftCard donations are open to federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and accredited schools in the United States or one of its protectorates.
GiftCard donations are available February through December, as funding permits.
The average donation is $25-50, and the maximum is $500 per year for each organization.
Target does not donate merchandise.
Donated gift cards are issued as electronic gift cards, sent by email only.
Stores typically take up to 30 days to review a request and reply with an approval or a decline.
Tips from the program page: Stores can take up to 30 days to reply, so drop off the form well before you need the gift card. · Target's separate Community Engagement Funds grants range from $1,000 to $15,000 for 501(c)(3) public charities and schools, in set application cycles. · Target Circle members earn votes when they shop and use them to direct Target grants to nonprofits in their communities.
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.
- Fill out Target's GiftCard request form completely, print it and bring it to your local Target store.
- Bring a Government Affirmation letter or other IRS-provided letter that verifies your nonprofit or accredited school status.
- On the form, give the amount requested, your 9-digit federal tax ID (EIN) or 12-digit NCES ID, and an explanation of how the gift card will be used.
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.
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