Walmart donation request

Spark Good Local Grants

Cash grants only. Products and gift cards are not given through this program.. $250 to $5,000

Who can apply

• 501(c)(3) public charities with current tax-exempt status, listed on the IRS Master File, conducting activities in the United States, classified under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (Types I or II)
• Government entities, including cities, counties, municipal agencies, state agencies and federal agencies
• K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community and junior colleges, and colleges and universities with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status
• Churches or other faith-based organizations with a project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets
• All applicants must be verified by Deed and serve the same service area as the facility they ask for funding

Not eligible

• Non-charities, including 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(19) organizations such as homeowners associations, civic leagues and volunteer fire companies
• Individuals
• Association or chamber memberships
• Athletic sponsorships (teams or events)
• Faith-based organizations when the grant would only benefit the organization or its members
• Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
• Organizations with pending 501(c)(3) status that are not yet on the IRS Master File
• Private foundations and Type III supporting organizations
• Organizations that deny service, membership or other involvement on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status

How to apply

1. Create a Walmart.com account using an organization email address, then choose Access Spark Good at walmart.com/nonprofits.
2. Add your organization and complete Deed verification. Walmart lists the minimum documents as the organization's primary email, IRS determination letter, current Form 990 or equivalent, and bank account information.
3. In your Spark Good account, open Local Grants, pick the Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center that serves your area, answer the questions and submit.
4. You may apply to more than one facility if your program benefits each facility's service area. An organization can have up to 25 applications pending or approved at a time.
5. If your grant is recommended, set up electronic payment within 21 days of the email, or the offer is withdrawn.

Deadlines

Three application cycles in Walmart's fiscal year 2027: Cycle 1 Feb. 1 to April 15, Cycle 2 May 1 to July 15, Cycle 3 Aug. 1 to Nov. 30. After a grant from a facility, you cannot reapply to that facility in the same fiscal year.

Response

Decisions are sent by email and are made before the next application cycle opens. Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Official page

walmart.com/nonprofits

In-kind donations (products and gift cards)

Products and gift cards

How to apply

Ask store management at your local Walmart or Sam's Club. Walmart says in-kind requests are not accepted through its online grant applications.

How to get in

By invitation only; there is no application.

Spark Good Storefront Reservation Program

Space outside the front entrance of a Walmart store, Neighborhood Market or Sam's Club for a fundraising or community awareness event. Not inside the store or vestibule.

Who can apply

• 501(c)(3) public charities with current tax-exempt status, listed on the IRS Master File, conducting activities in the United States, and classified under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (Types I or II)
• U.S. government entities, including federal agencies, territories and commonwealths, state agencies and departments, cities, counties and municipal agencies
• K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community and junior colleges, and colleges and universities with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status
• Other nonprofits, including 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(19) organizations such as homeowners associations, civic leagues and volunteer fire companies
• All must be verified by Deed and serve the same service area as the facility

Not eligible

• For-profit businesses, such as food trucks or credit card companies
• Requests to sell products or services commercially to the public
• Political campaigning, lobbying or policy-change surveying, except where permitted by applicable state judicial decisions and subject to reasonable time, place and manner restrictions

How to apply

1. Set up a Spark Good account at walmart.com/nonprofits and complete Deed verification.
2. Open the Storefront Reservation Tool in your Spark Good account and describe any fundraising you plan.
3. Submit at least 21 days before the event.
4. On the day, check in at the Customer or Member Service desk and in the tool, and check out when you finish.

Lead time

No less than 21 days before the event date

Deadlines

Up to 14 days per facility per calendar year, no more than 3 consecutive days and no more than 8 consecutive hours a day. No more than 15 members of the group at the store at one time.

Response

Each facility manager sets how often decisions are made. The organization is notified by email no less than 7 days before the event date.

Official page

walmart.com/nonprofits

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 Walmart. If Walmart 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 Walmart donate gift cards or products?

Not through its online grant programs, which give cash only. Walmart says requests for in-kind donations, including products and gift cards, should be made to store management at your local Walmart or Sam's Club.

Can schools apply for a Walmart grant?

Yes. K-12 public and nonprofit private schools, charter schools and colleges can apply for Spark Good Local Grants if they have an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status and are verified by Deed.

Does Walmart sponsor youth sports teams?

Walmart lists athletic sponsorships of teams or events among the areas it does not fund with grants.

Can individuals apply?

No. Walmart does not make grants directly to individuals.

How can we check a Spark Good Local Grant application?

Walmart sends an email when funding decisions have been made. Sign into the account where you submitted the application to check its status.

Sources

• Spark Good Local Grants Guidelines (Walmart.org (Walmart Inc.))
• FAQs (Walmart.org (Walmart Inc.))
• Grant Eligibility (Walmart.org (Walmart Inc.))
• Spark Good Storefront Reservation Program Guidelines (Walmart.org (Walmart Inc.))
• Walmart Spark Good | Walmart.com (Walmart)

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