Does Whole Foods Market donate to fundraisers?

Whole Foods Market is passionate about supporting local causes. Donations of food for local food banks as well as in-store fundraisers for non-profit and educational organizations are priority number one for each store.

Whole Foods Market believes that community giving is really special and fun. They are committed to their customers, team members and their community. Caring for the community in which they reside is important to them. Donations inclue: food to area food banks/shelters, in-store fundraisers giving 5% of that day's net, and volunteerism. To be considered, just complete the Whole Foods Market Donation Request Application. Your organization must be non-profit 501(c)3 certified. Company Information: Whole Foods Market trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Whole Foods Market

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Ricky Lee, We are passionate about supporting the local events that are important to the community we serve. We are pleased to make donations to qualified organizations based on the availability of product and budget considerations. Upon reviewing your request, we believe that your event meets with our commitments to the community. Best of luck! Regards, Donation Committee

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What Whole Foods Market donates

Whole Foods Market has typically donated: Food / Monetary donations and volunteerism.

Who can apply

Whole Foods Market donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Whole Foods Market limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Whole Foods Market's requirements reads:

Contact your local Whole Foods Market store directly; registered 501(c)(3) required; priority to orgs without another WFM donation in the same calendar year.

When to ask

Whole Foods Market states a lead time of 6-8 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 Whole Foods Market?

Yes. Whole Foods Market'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 Whole Foods Market for a donation?

Whole Foods Market's stated lead time is 6-8 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.