Does Dunkin' corporate accept donation or sponsorship requests?

No. Dunkin' says it does not accept unsolicited requests for corporate sponsorships or donations, including product donations. It supports a set group of nonprofits in three areas: hunger relief, safety and children's health.

How do we ask our local Dunkin' for a donation?

Speak directly with the owner of your local Dunkin'. Dunkin' restaurants are individually owned and operated, and Dunkin' says its franchise owners cannot honor every request because of how many they receive.

How far ahead should we ask?

Dunkin' suggests giving franchise owners at least 3 weeks' notice.

Can we ask the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation for gift cards, products or an event sponsorship?

No. The Foundation says it does not accept gift card or product donation requests or event sponsorship requests. For gift cards or product donations it says to check with your local Dunkin' store.

Can our group apply for a Joy in Childhood Foundation grant?

Not for its local grants. The Foundation's local health and hunger grants are by invitation only, and grantees are nominated by members of the Dunkin' community, including franchisees and crew members.

Dunkin' donation request

Dunkin' corporate does not accept unsolicited sponsorship or donation requests, including product donations. For local requests, speak directly with the franchise owner; Dunkin' suggests at least 3 weeks' notice. The Joy in Childhood Foundation's local grants are invitation-only, and its Connecting Joy grant application is closed for 2026 with instructions to check back in 2027.

Checked against Dunkin''s own pages on October 5, 2026 by With Help From. Not affiliated with Dunkin'.

Status: Ask the local store
What it gives: Sponsorships or donations from the local store. Dunkin' does not list what kinds of items or support owners give. (Sponsorships and donations from local Dunkin' stores)
Grants for pediatric gaming programs, including equipment, staffing and connectivity. (Connecting Joy)
Who decides: Franchise owner
Apply ahead: Dunkin' suggests giving franchise owners at least 3 weeks' notice.

Apply on dunkindonuts.com

Sponsorships and donations from local Dunkin' stores

Sponsorships or donations from the local store. Dunkin' does not list what kinds of items or support owners give.

How to apply: Find your local Dunkin' with the store locator.
Speak directly with the owner (franchise owner) of that store about your sponsorship or donation request.
Dunkin' suggests giving franchise owners at least 3 weeks' notice.
Lead time: Dunkin' suggests giving franchise owners at least 3 weeks' notice.
Official page: dunkindonuts.com/en/locations

Connecting Joy

Grants for pediatric gaming programs, including equipment, staffing and connectivity.. Typically $25,000-$65,000 per year. Grants do not exceed $150,000 and support single-year or multi-year programming lasting no more than three years.

Who can apply: Children's hospitals, general hospitals with a dedicated pediatric department, or nonprofit organizations serving children battling illness within geographic proximity to Dunkin' locations.
How to apply: The grant application is closed for 2026. Check the Connecting Joy program page in 2027 for application information.
Deadlines: Closed for 2026. The Foundation says to check back in 2027; no specific reopening date is stated.
Response: Funding is awarded upon an executed gift agreement. The Foundation asks applicants not to contact it about application status.
Official page: joyinchildhoodfoundation.org/connecting-joy

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 Dunkin'. If Dunkin' 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

Does Dunkin' corporate accept donation or sponsorship requests?: No. Dunkin' says it does not accept unsolicited requests for corporate sponsorships or donations, including product donations. It supports a set group of nonprofits in three areas: hunger relief, safety and children's health.
How do we ask our local Dunkin' for a donation?: Speak directly with the owner of your local Dunkin'. Dunkin' restaurants are individually owned and operated, and Dunkin' says its franchise owners cannot honor every request because of how many they receive.
How far ahead should we ask?: Dunkin' suggests giving franchise owners at least 3 weeks' notice.
Can we ask the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation for gift cards, products or an event sponsorship?: No. The Foundation says it does not accept gift card or product donation requests or event sponsorship requests. For gift cards or product donations it says to check with your local Dunkin' store.
Can our group apply for a Joy in Childhood Foundation grant?: Not for its local grants. The Foundation's local health and hunger grants are by invitation only, and grantees are nominated by members of the Dunkin' community, including franchisees and crew members.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions | Contact Us | Dunkin' (Dunkin')
Find Your Local Dunkin Restaurant (Dunkin')
FAQs | Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation)
Grants | Grants for Nonprofits Supporting Kids | Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation)
Community Impact Grant Programs | Local Grants for Kids | Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation)
Nominate | Nominate a Nonprofit for a Community Impact Grant | Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation)
Connecting Joy | Gaming Grants for Children's Hospitals | Joy in Childhood Foundation (Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation)

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