Does Lindt & Sprüngli USA donate to fundraisers?

Lindt's donations page says the program is suspended and will resume in mid-January 2027.

All donations are granted from the Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) corporate offices; Lindt Chocolate Shops cannot authorize or honor a donation request.

Organizations must be within the immediate area of the Stratham, New Hampshire headquarters, because Lindt cannot ship donated product.

Requests must be received 60 days before the event date.

An organization is limited to one donation per calendar year, and Lindt does not give money or gift certificates.

Lindt honors only approved product donations and cannot fill requests for specific items.

Tips from the program page: If Lindt can meet your request, it says you will hear back within three weeks.

What Lindt & Sprüngli USA donates

Lindt & Sprüngli USA has typically donated: Lindt chocolate product donations.

Who can apply

Lindt & Sprüngli USA donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Lindt & Sprüngli USA does not donate to individuals. Lindt & Sprüngli USA does not support events run for profit.

Lindt & Sprüngli USA limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Lindt & Sprüngli USA asks every request to include the following.

• 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status documentation.
• Lindt's request form, emailed as a PDF to Lindt's donations address together with a copy of your 501(c)(3) tax ID documentation.

When to ask

Lindt & Sprüngli USA states a lead time of 45 days. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Lindt & Sprüngli USA?

Yes. Lindt & Sprüngli USA's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Lindt & Sprüngli USA for a donation?

Lindt & Sprüngli USA's stated lead time is 45 days. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.