Does Ollie's Bargain Outlet donate to fundraisers?

Ollie's says that, because of the very large number of requests it receives, it cannot honor requests for products, cash or gift cards.

What it offers instead is a 15% discount certificate for one transaction at any Ollie's store location, for every eligible applicant with a 501(c)(3) federal EIN.

Ollie's says its mission is to support organizations that better the lives of children and give the next generation the best opportunities.

Its main charitable programs are national partnerships run through store events: Toys for Tots, Feeding America, Children's Miracle Network and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.

Soliciting on Ollie's premises is prohibited at all times, including canning, handing out literature, or collecting cash or goods at a store.

Tips from the program page: Plan how you will use it before you ask: each certificate is a one-time discount on a single transaction and expires six months after it is issued. · Only one certificate is issued per benefiting organization per year. · Do not plan a collection or information table at an Ollie's store: on-premises solicitation is not allowed.

What Ollie's Bargain Outlet donates

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has typically donated: 15% discount certificate to use towards one transaction at any Ollie's store location.

Who can apply

Ollie's Bargain Outlet donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

How to apply

Ollie's Bargain Outlet asks every request to include the following.

• Your organization needs a 501(c)(3) federal EIN.
• Complete the request form on the Ollie's Cares page. The certificate is mailed to the address you enter on that form.

What Ollie's Bargain Outlet will not fund

Ollie's Bargain Outlet states in its own published guidelines that it will not fund the following.

• Product, cash or gift card requests
• More than one discount certificate per organization per year

This covers only what Ollie's Bargain Outlet states. A request can still be turned down for reasons a company does not publish.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Ollie's Bargain Outlet?

Yes. Ollie's Bargain Outlet'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.

Can a school, team, or individual apply to Ollie's Bargain Outlet?

Ollie's Bargain Outlet states that it will not fund: Product, cash or gift card requests; More than one discount certificate per organization per year. Check your organization and your event against that list before you apply — those are the restrictions Ollie's Bargain Outlet publishes itself.