Does YETI donate coolers or tumblers to nonprofits?

No. YETI says it is unable to offer in-kind product donations for individuals or organizations. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits can buy select products at a discount through the YETI Fundraising Program instead.

Can we raffle or resell YETI products bought through the program?

Products must be used for fundraising, such as raffles, auctions, gifts and giveaways. Blank products may not be resold, but custom products with your organization's logo may be resold for fundraising.

What if our school group, team or club is not a 501(c)(3)?

It does not qualify for the Fundraising Program. YETI says nonprofit organizations that do not qualify can buy through its Corporate Sales bulk discount program by submitting a quote request.

What paperwork does YETI need?

A copy of your 501(c)(3) IRS Determination letter that refers to your nonprofit designation. YETI cannot accept EIN numbers, W-9 forms or state documents. To buy without sales tax, you also need tax-exempt documents for the state the order ships to.

How long does YETI take to reply?

YETI says qualified applicants receive a quote within 1-2 business days, and other questions sent through the Fundraising Application get a reply in about 3 business days.

YETI donation request

YETI does not give in-kind product donations to individuals or organizations. Instead, 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply to the YETI Fundraising Program to buy select products, such as Tundra hard coolers and Rambler drinkware, at a fundraising discount and use them for raffles, auctions, gifts and giveaways. Apply through YETI's online Fundraising Application; YETI says qualified applicants receive a quote within 1-2 business days.

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

Status: Not accepting requests
What it gives: A discount on select YETI products that the nonprofit buys and then uses for fundraising. This is a discounted purchase, not a donation. Products include drinkware, hard goods and soft goods, and some can be customized with the organization's logo. (YETI Fundraising Program)
Who decides: Corporate
Apply ahead: No minimum lead time is stated. YETI's stated averages are: drinkware production 10-15 business days plus transit; custom soft coolers 3-4 weeks; custom-printed hard coolers 15-19 business days; custom heat-bonded hard coolers 6-8 weeks; custom bags 3-4 weeks; ground shipping 4-5 business days. YETI says all timelines are estimates and delivery dates are not guaranteed.

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YETI Fundraising Program

A discount on select YETI products that the nonprofit buys and then uses for fundraising. This is a discounted purchase, not a donation. Products include drinkware, hard goods and soft goods, and some can be customized with the organization's logo.. The discount amount is not published. Order minimum: $350.00 after discount (excludes tax and shipping).

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with an active 501(c)(3) status
The organization must provide a copy of its 501(c)(3) IRS Determination letter; YETI cannot accept EIN numbers, W-9 forms or state documents
All product bought through the program must be used for fundraising initiatives, such as raffles, auctions, gifts and giveaways
Not eligible: Requests for free product: YETI is unable to offer in-kind product donations for individuals or organizations
Organizations without 501(c)(3) status (YETI directs them to its Corporate Sales bulk discount program)
Reselling blank (non-customized) product. Custom product with the organization's logo may be resold for fundraising
Incomplete applications, which YETI does not review
How to apply: Have a copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) Determination letter ready. If you want to buy without sales tax, also prepare tax-exempt documents for the state the order ships to; YETI's Finance Department reviews them before removing tax.
Complete the YETI Fundraising Application (Request a Quote) with the products you want. For custom items, include your logo for a virtual mock-up.
YETI says qualified applicants receive a quote within 1-2 business days. For custom items, artwork conversion takes up to 5 business days after the quote is placed.
Approve the quote and place the order; YETI takes 1-2 business days to review it. Full payment by credit card or check is required at the time of order.
Allow for production and shipping. YETI ships free by ground to one domestic location.
Lead time: No minimum lead time is stated. YETI's stated averages are: drinkware production 10-15 business days plus transit; custom soft coolers 3-4 weeks; custom-printed hard coolers 15-19 business days; custom heat-bonded hard coolers 6-8 weeks; custom bags 3-4 weeks; ground shipping 4-5 business days. YETI says all timelines are estimates and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Response: Qualified applicants will receive quotes within 1-2 business days. For questions submitted through the Fundraising Application, YETI says its current response time is about 3 business days.
Official page: yeti.my.site.com/requestaquote/s/?language=en_US

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 YETI. If YETI 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 YETI donate coolers or tumblers to nonprofits?: No. YETI says it is unable to offer in-kind product donations for individuals or organizations. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits can buy select products at a discount through the YETI Fundraising Program instead.
Can we raffle or resell YETI products bought through the program?: Products must be used for fundraising, such as raffles, auctions, gifts and giveaways. Blank products may not be resold, but custom products with your organization's logo may be resold for fundraising.
What if our school group, team or club is not a 501(c)(3)?: It does not qualify for the Fundraising Program. YETI says nonprofit organizations that do not qualify can buy through its Corporate Sales bulk discount program by submitting a quote request.
What paperwork does YETI need?: A copy of your 501(c)(3) IRS Determination letter that refers to your nonprofit designation. YETI cannot accept EIN numbers, W-9 forms or state documents. To buy without sales tax, you also need tax-exempt documents for the state the order ships to.
How long does YETI take to reply?: YETI says qualified applicants receive a quote within 1-2 business days, and other questions sent through the Fundraising Application get a reply in about 3 business days.

Sources

Fundraising Program | YETI (YETI)
Request a Quote (YETI (Fundraising Application portal linked from yeti.com))

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