Can a local Bath & Body Works store donate to our event?

No. Good360 says individual Bath & Body Works store locations cannot directly donate to an organization, and Bath & Body Works says it considers only requests submitted through Good360.

Will Bath & Body Works donate products for a fundraising event?

Its product donation guidelines list fundraising events such as telethons or walkathons among the things it does not support. Bath & Body Works says it focuses in-kind donations on organizations that serve people directly, and it gives priority to basic needs and hygiene. The guidelines do not mention auctions or raffles by name.

Can schools, bands or sports teams apply?

The guidelines require a 501(c)(3) public charity. They exclude athletes, teams, sporting events or tournaments of any kind, and non-academic educational activities such as bands, choirs, proms, after-proms and graduations.

Can individuals apply?

Bath & Body Works' public donation programs do not accept requests from individuals. It supports nonprofits that distribute resources to people in need. Its guidelines separately note internal assistance programs for associates and their immediate families.

Can we apply for a Bath & Body Works Foundation grant?

Only if you are invited. Bath & Body Works says its foundation grant application is by invitation only, and invited organizations receive a shared link to the application.

Bath & Body Works donation request

Bath & Body Works directs U.S. organizations seeking donated products to Good360; its giving guidelines require a 501(c)(3) public charity operating in the U.S. Individual stores cannot donate directly to an organization. Review the giving guidelines and register with Good360 for products; foundation cash grants are by invitation only.

Checked against Bath & Body Works's own pages on October 5, 2026 by With Help From. Not affiliated with Bath & Body Works.

Status: Accepts requests
What it gives: Bath & Body Works products such as personal care items, soaps, lotions and candles, offered to approved Good360 member nonprofits through Good360's online catalog. Bath & Body Works says these are marked-out-of-stock products, meaning products no longer offered for sale, such as end-of-season products. (Product Donations through Good360)
Cash grants to nonprofits (Bath & Body Works Foundation grants)
Who decides: Unclear

Apply on good360.org

Product Donations through Good360

Bath & Body Works products such as personal care items, soaps, lotions and candles, offered to approved Good360 member nonprofits through Good360's online catalog. Bath & Body Works says these are marked-out-of-stock products, meaning products no longer offered for sale, such as end-of-season products.

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities that operate within the U.S.
Bath & Body Works prioritizes donations that address basic needs and hygiene (especially for people experiencing hardship or displacement), encourage well-being through community-based programs, or benefit underserved populations through community outreach and support programs
The organization must be an approved, registered Good360 member
Not eligible: Organizations that are not public charities tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3)
Organizations based outside the United States, unless part of a broader strategic business priority
Individuals, for any purpose
Political candidates, committees or organizations
Athletes, teams, sporting events or tournaments of any kind
Fundraising events such as telethons or walkathons
Fashion shows, beauty pageants or contestants
Fraternal, labor or social organizations
Churches or religious or sectarian organizations, unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the greater community, such as a food pantry open to all
Non-academic educational activities such as bands, choirs, proms, after-proms and graduations
Animal-focused organizations or programs, unless they directly serve or benefit people
Organizations that spend more than 20% of their revenue on overhead and/or fundraising costs
Organizations that discriminate against people because of age, race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin or any other protected status
Staff positions for governmental agencies
Publications, audio or video productions, unless they support a project within Bath & Body Works' focus
Travel for groups or individuals when that is the primary reason for the proposal
Reselling, exchanging or bartering goods received through Good360
How to apply: Read the Bath & Body Works giving guidelines (the 'what Bath & Body Works does and does not support' PDF linked from bbwinc.com) to check that your organization qualifies.
Register your nonprofit with Good360. Registration is free, and Good360 must approve the membership.
Good360 emails members when Bath & Body Works donations become available. Order the items you need through the Good360 catalog; Good360 charges a shipping or administrative fee when a member places an order.
Do not ask a local store. Good360 says individual Bath & Body Works stores cannot directly donate to an organization, and Bath & Body Works says only requests submitted via Good360 will be considered.
Deadlines: No application window is stated. Good360 says Bath & Body Works donates goods through Good360 throughout the year and emails members when they become available.
Response: Good360 says membership approval usually takes a few business days, based on eligibility. Members are notified by email when Bath & Body Works donations become available.
Official page: good360.org/bath-body-works/

Bath & Body Works Foundation grants

Cash grants to nonprofits

Who can apply: Organizations invited by Bath & Body Works to submit a proposal
501(c)(3) public charities that operate within the U.S.
Bath & Body Works prioritizes organizations that address basic needs and hygiene (especially for people experiencing hardship or displacement), encourage well-being through community-based programs, or contribute to its hometown of Central Ohio
Not eligible: Organizations that have not been invited to apply
Individuals, for any purpose, including scholarships, hardship assistance, field trips and illness
Political candidates, committees or organizations
Athletes, teams, sporting events or tournaments of any kind, including charity golf tournaments
Fundraising events such as telethons or walkathons
Fashion shows, beauty pageants or contestants
Fraternal, labor or social organizations
Churches or religious or sectarian organizations, unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the greater community, such as a food pantry open to all
Non-academic educational activities such as bands, choirs, proms, after-proms and graduations
Animal-focused organizations or programs
Organizations that spend more than 20% of their revenue on overhead and/or fundraising costs
Organizations based outside the United States, unless part of a broader strategic business priority
How to apply: The Bath & Body Works Foundation grant application is by invitation only. There is no open application.
If Bath & Body Works invites your organization, use the shared link it sends to complete the application, and contact your Bath & Body Works point of contact with any questions.
How to get in: By invitation only; there is no application.

Write the request

Before you open the form, write down what the donation is for, the date, how many people it reaches and how you will thank Bath & Body Works. If Bath & Body Works asks for a letter, adapt the donation request template or a youth sports sponsorship letter. After a yes, send a sponsor thank-you letter.

Questions

Can a local Bath & Body Works store donate to our event?: No. Good360 says individual Bath & Body Works store locations cannot directly donate to an organization, and Bath & Body Works says it considers only requests submitted through Good360.
Will Bath & Body Works donate products for a fundraising event?: Its product donation guidelines list fundraising events such as telethons or walkathons among the things it does not support. Bath & Body Works says it focuses in-kind donations on organizations that serve people directly, and it gives priority to basic needs and hygiene. The guidelines do not mention auctions or raffles by name.
Can schools, bands or sports teams apply?: The guidelines require a 501(c)(3) public charity. They exclude athletes, teams, sporting events or tournaments of any kind, and non-academic educational activities such as bands, choirs, proms, after-proms and graduations.
Can individuals apply?: Bath & Body Works' public donation programs do not accept requests from individuals. It supports nonprofits that distribute resources to people in need. Its guidelines separately note internal assistance programs for associates and their immediate families.
Can we apply for a Bath & Body Works Foundation grant?: Only if you are invited. Bath & Body Works says its foundation grant application is by invitation only, and invited organizations receive a shared link to the application.

Sources

For Our Communities | Bath & Body Works, Inc. (Bath & Body Works, Inc.)
Bath & Body Works Foundation Financial Giving Guidelines and Bath & Body Works In-Kind Product Donation Guidelines (PDF) (Bath & Body Works, Inc. (linked from bbwinc.com))
How do I request a charitable donation? (Bath & Body Works Customer Care)
Bath & Body Works | Good360 (Good360 (donation partner linked from bbwinc.com))
Nonprofit Membership | Good360 (Good360 (donation partner linked from bbwinc.com))

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