Does U-Haul donate to fundraisers?

Approved nonprofits may receive in-kind assistance toward the cost of an equipment rental at a U-Haul-owned and -operated center, once every 52 weeks.

Monetary and self-storage donations are outside the scope of the program; trucks or trailers for ownership and retired fleet vehicles are not donated.

Requests are evaluated case by case.

Excluded: individual hardship cases, school activities, sports and race teams, beauty pageants, individual competitions, political entities, telephone-solicitation groups, and organizations that do not directly benefit their local community.

Equipment may not be used to transport people or animals in the cargo area.

Tips from the program page: The page asks for requests several weeks before the event and need, and says holiday and high-volume periods require additional processing time. · Blackout dates include Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and possibly other holidays, plus the days before and after them. · Make a reservation first so you can include its number in your request.

What U-Haul donates

U-Haul has typically donated: In-kind donations of equipment and merchandise.

Who can apply

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

U-Haul limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

U-Haul asks every request to include the following.

• Only 501(c)(3) organizations established for at least 3 years are considered, with a copy of the 501(c)(3) tax information.
• The request must include organization name, requester's name, contact email and phone or mailing address, donation type, intended use, and the date needed (rental pick-up).
• Include an equipment reservation number (which can be cancelled if the request is denied), the name on the reservation, and the U-Haul location, city and state.
• Requests received within three weeks of the event or need date are not eligible.
• Submitting through the wrong channel or multiple channels makes a request ineligible.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from U-Haul?

Yes. U-Haul'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.