Does Washington Capitals donate to fundraisers?

The Capitals support local charities and nonprofit organizations.

Donations consist of Capitals memorabilia.

Not every organization that applies can be supported due to the high volume of requests received.

What Washington Capitals donates

Washington Capitals has typically donated: Capitals memorabilia.

Who can apply

Washington Capitals donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Washington Capitals does not donate to individuals. Washington Capitals does not support events run for profit.

Washington Capitals limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Washington Capitals asks every request to include the following.

• Organizations must complete the donation request form on the page to be considered for a donation.

When to ask

Washington Capitals states a lead time of 6 weeks. 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 Washington Capitals?

Yes. Washington Capitals' 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 Washington Capitals for a donation?

Washington Capitals' stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.