Does Zales Jewelers donate to fundraisers?

Zales is owned by Signet Jewelers. Signet's current community page says its community giving includes donations of jewelry products for charitable fundraising events such as galas, silent auctions and raffles.

Signet's published In-Kind Donations Program guidelines documents are not linked from its current community page, so treat what follows as Signet's published guidance rather than a confirmed current program.

Those documents describe in-kind donations as items such as a pair of earrings, a necklace, a bracelet or a watch, for use in auctions or raffles, with a retail range of $249.99 to $3,999.99.

They say eligible organizations are US-based 501(c)(3)s focused on underserved women and/or children, social change advocacy, responsible sourcing or clean energy access, and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

They list as not eligible: individuals, third-party organizations, political groups, religious organizations promoting religious purposes, athletes, teams and sporting events including charity golf tournaments, conferences, and operating funds.

They say school fundraisers for PTOs or PTAs, after-prom, fun runs, carnivals, athletics, boosters and similar drives are not eligible, and that a 501(c)(3) school may qualify if the request funds a specific program such as scholarships or mentoring for the underserved.

They say faith-based community service organizations may qualify if their programs are open to everyone and serve a secular purpose, such as a homeless shelter or soup kitchen.

Tips from the program page: Signet's current community page does not link the application; its published program FAQ names a Community Impact contact for questions, so ask there whether the program is open before you plan around it.

What Zales Jewelers donates

Zales Jewelers donates item.

Zales Jewelers has typically donated: Grants.

Who can apply

Zales Jewelers donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Zales Jewelers limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

Zales Jewelers asks every request to include the following.

• Signet's published guidelines say to complete every section of its electronic In-Kind Donations Program application, list your EIN, and name a specific program that fits one of the focus areas.
• They say applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the event, and later applications are not reviewed.
• They ask for supporting documents such as a fundraiser brochure or gala pamphlet.

Common questions

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

Yes. Zales Jewelers' 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.