Does Ghirardelli Chocolate donate to fundraisers?

Ghirardelli says it supports local nonprofits through volunteering and donations in its communities.

It names the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro among the nonprofits it partners with through volunteer events and donations.

Its community work focuses on building community, supporting sustainability and fostering inclusion.

Ghirardelli's site no longer states the donation rules this page used to list, such as which organizations qualify, how far ahead to ask or how often.

What Ghirardelli Chocolate donates

Ghirardelli Chocolate has typically donated: in-kind chocolate products.

Who can apply

Ghirardelli Chocolate donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Ghirardelli Chocolate does not support events run for profit.

Ghirardelli Chocolate limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

Ghirardelli Chocolate asks every request to include the following.

• Ghirardelli publishes no donation request process on its website; check its About page and help center before asking, in case one is published.

When to ask

Ghirardelli Chocolate states a lead time of 3 - 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 Ghirardelli Chocolate?

Yes. Ghirardelli Chocolate'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 Ghirardelli Chocolate for a donation?

Ghirardelli Chocolate's stated lead time is 3 - 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.