Does Delta Air Lines donate to fundraisers?

Delta separates two kinds of request: Charitable Giving requests from 501(c)(3)s or registered charities, and requests for money in exchange for advertising or promotion.

Charitable Giving requests are for contributions or goods that support a fundraising project or the promotion of a cause.

Delta's giving focuses on four pillars: Environment, Equity, Education and Entire Wellness.

Delta says its giving begins with the communities where its employees live, work and serve.

Delta reviews each proposal to decide whether it is a strategic fit.

Tips from the program page: You get an acknowledgement email after you submit. · Delta responds to all proposals within 4 weeks of submission. · Do not call or email Delta about the status of your proposal; returning users can sign in to check it.

What Delta Air Lines donates

Delta Air Lines has typically donated: Sponsorship.

Who can apply

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

Delta Air Lines limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Delta Air Lines asks every request to include the following.

• Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) or a registered charity to make a Charitable Giving request.
• Submit every request through Delta's online portal (delta.com/charity) at least 90 days before the event.
• Register an account and complete the questionnaire, choosing 'Make a Charitable Giving request'.

When to ask

Delta Air Lines states a lead time of 6 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 Delta Air Lines?

Yes. Delta Air Lines' 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 Delta Air Lines for a donation?

Delta Air Lines' stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.