Does Kendra Scott donate gift cards?

No. Kendra Scott's donation terms list gift cards among the items that are not eligible for any giveback donation. It donates jewelry and other products for auctions and raffles instead, based on availability.

How far ahead should we apply?

Submit a Kendra Gives Back event request at least one month before the event date. Submit an in-kind product donation request at least six weeks before the event or fundraiser.

Can an individual host a Kendra Gives Back event?

Yes. Kendra Scott says the program helps anyone within the community host a local event, but the cause the event benefits must be a 501(c)(3) organization that works to empower women and youth in health and wellness, education or entrepreneurship.

Can we use donated Kendra Scott jewelry as gifts or thank-you items?

No. Donated products must be used to directly raise funds for a 501(c)(3), for example in a silent or live auction or a raffle. They cannot be used as gifts, sold for profit or returned to a store for credit.

How often can our organization hold a Kendra Gives Back event?

Kendra Scott welcomes one event per approved organization each year.

Kendra Scott donation request

Kendra Scott supports 501(c)(3) causes in two ways: Kendra Gives Back events, where 20% of purchases made during the event go to the cause you name, and in-kind product donations for auctions and raffles. Kendra Scott reviews every request submitted through its Submittable portal and can refuse any request. Apply on that portal at least one month before the date for an event, or at least six weeks before the fundraiser for a product donation.

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

Status: Accepts requests
What it gives: A hosted giveback event: a share of purchases made in a Kendra Scott store during the event, or online at kendrascott.com with a custom code, goes to the cause you name. Kendra Scott pays the money by check. (Kendra Gives Back Events)
Kendra Scott products to use as items in a fundraiser such as a silent auction, live auction or raffle. Donations are limited and based on availability. (In-Kind Donations)
Who decides: Unclear
Apply ahead: Requests must be made at least one month before the desired event date.

Apply on kscott.submittable.com

Kendra Gives Back Events

A hosted giveback event: a share of purchases made in a Kendra Scott store during the event, or online at kendrascott.com with a custom code, goes to the cause you name. Kendra Scott pays the money by check.. 20% of purchases made in-store during the hosted event or digitally through kendrascott.com, using a custom code. The online giveback code is active for 48 hours.

Who can apply: Anyone in the community can host an event, but the cause it benefits must be a 501(c)(3) organization
The cause must fall within Kendra Scott's mission of empowering women and youth in the areas of Health & Wellness, Education, or Entrepreneurship
One event per approved organization each year
Not eligible: Political causes
Faith-based organizations that serve a singular religious community
Purchases of engagement rings, hats, hat accessories, boots, blankets and curated collection items do not count toward the giveback, even when bought during the event
How to apply: Read the Kendra Scott Charitable Giving Terms & Conditions on the Kendra Scott Submittable portal.
Open the Kendra Gives Back Event Request form, log in or create a Submittable account, and submit the form at least one month before the event date.
If Kendra Scott approves the event: shoppers at participating Kendra Scott stores mention your organization's name at checkout during the event time, and online shoppers enter the custom code at checkout on kendrascott.com while it is active (48 hours, valid through midnight PST).
Give Kendra Scott an accurate mailing address for the check and cash the check within 6 months of the event. If no check arrives within 60 days of the event, contact Kendra Scott to have it reissued.
Lead time: Requests must be made at least one month before the desired event date.
Official page: kscott.submittable.com/submit/292740/kendra-gives-back-event-request

In-Kind Donations

Kendra Scott products to use as items in a fundraiser such as a silent auction, live auction or raffle. Donations are limited and based on availability.

Who can apply: Local nonprofit organizations raising funds for a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Products must be used to directly raise funds for the 501(c)(3), for example through a silent or live auction or a raffle
Kendra Scott says it supports women and youth causes in local communities through these donations
Not eligible: Using donated products as gifts
Selling donated products for profit or returning them to a store for credit
Engagement rings, hats, hat accessories, boots, blankets, curated collection items and gift cards
How to apply: Open the In-Kind Donation Request form on the Kendra Scott Submittable portal and log in or create a Submittable account.
Submit the request at least six weeks before the event or fundraiser.
If Kendra Scott approves the request, you may be required to pick up the donation from a Kendra Scott store.
Kendra Scott will tell you the value of the donation but will not fill in your organization's own donation form.
Lead time: Donation requests must be made at least six weeks before the desired event or fundraiser.
Official page: kscott.submittable.com/submit/293124/in-kind-donation-request

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 Kendra Scott. If Kendra Scott 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 Kendra Scott donate gift cards?: No. Kendra Scott's donation terms list gift cards among the items that are not eligible for any giveback donation. It donates jewelry and other products for auctions and raffles instead, based on availability.
How far ahead should we apply?: Submit a Kendra Gives Back event request at least one month before the event date. Submit an in-kind product donation request at least six weeks before the event or fundraiser.
Can an individual host a Kendra Gives Back event?: Yes. Kendra Scott says the program helps anyone within the community host a local event, but the cause the event benefits must be a 501(c)(3) organization that works to empower women and youth in health and wellness, education or entrepreneurship.
Can we use donated Kendra Scott jewelry as gifts or thank-you items?: No. Donated products must be used to directly raise funds for a 501(c)(3), for example in a silent or live auction or a raffle. They cannot be used as gifts, sold for profit or returned to a store for credit.
How often can our organization hold a Kendra Gives Back event?: Kendra Scott welcomes one event per approved organization each year.

Sources

Community Giving (Kendra Scott)
Kendra Scott Submission Manager (Kendra Scott Charitable Giving Terms & Conditions) (Kendra Scott (Submittable portal linked from kendrascott.com))
Kendra Scott Submission Manager - Kendra Gives Back Event Request (Kendra Scott (Submittable portal linked from kendrascott.com))
Kendra Scott Submission Manager - In-Kind Donation Request (Kendra Scott (Submittable portal linked from kendrascott.com))
Frequently Asked Questions | Kendra Scott (Kendra Scott)
The Kendra Scott Foundation (Kendra Scott)

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