Dutch Hill Maple – Community Donation Request Program
Gift Baskets and Maple Product Donations for Local Fundraisers in Central New York
Dutch Hill Maple supports community organizations and fundraising events near its Tully, New York sugarhouse through an ongoing donation request program. Donations are typically provided as gift baskets or Dutch Hill Maple merchandise rather than cash grants.
The company prioritizes local organizations within 30 miles of its sugarhouse, along with regular Dutch Hill Maple customers and causes supporting food, families, and the local community.
Organization: Dutch Hill Maple
Support Type: In-kind donations / gift baskets / merchandise
Geographic Focus: Within 30 miles of Tully, New York
Application Timeline: Rolling; requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the event
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About the Company
Dutch Hill Maple is a family maple producer based in Tully, New York, in Central New York. Established in 1968, the business produces pure maple syrup and a variety of maple products from its local sugarhouse.
Community involvement is an important part of the company’s work. Dutch Hill Maple regularly participates in local events and charitable activities and has supported organizations such as the Food Bank of Central New York through fundraising and food drives.
Its donation request program provides another way for the company to support community organizations and events in the surrounding area.
What This Program Supports
Dutch Hill Maple accepts donation requests for:
- Community fundraising events
- Local charitable events
- Benefit events
- Organization fundraisers
- Raffles and auctions
- Other community-based fundraising activities
The company gives preference to causes aligned with its values of supporting:
Food
Organizations and initiatives addressing hunger, food access, or other food-related community needs may be particularly well aligned.
Family
Dutch Hill Maple is interested in supporting organizations and activities benefiting local families.
Community
Local organizations, events, and causes that strengthen the surrounding Central New York community may also be considered.
What Donations Look Like
This is primarily an in-kind donation program, not a cash grant opportunity.
Approved donations are typically provided in the form of:
- Dutch Hill Maple gift baskets
- Maple products
- Dutch Hill Maple merchandise
These donations could be especially useful for nonprofit auctions, raffles, fundraising events, and similar activities.
Dutch Hill Maple does not publish a standard retail value for donations.
Geographic Eligibility
Organizations must be located within 30 miles of the Dutch Hill Maple sugarhouse in Tully, New York to receive local preference.
The sugarhouse is located at:
1275 Woodmancy Road
Tully, NY 13159
This makes the program most relevant to organizations and community groups operating in and around the Tully and greater Central New York area.
Organizations farther away should recognize that Dutch Hill Maple specifically states that preference is given to organizations within the 30-mile radius.
Eligibility & Preferences
Dutch Hill Maple does not publish a requirement that applicants hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Instead, requests are evaluated based on the organization, event, relationship with Dutch Hill Maple, and alignment with the company’s community priorities.
Preference is given to:
- Local organizations within 30 miles of the sugarhouse
- Regular Dutch Hill Maple customers
- Organizations and individuals that have previously supported the business
- Causes supporting food, family, and community
As part of the application, applicants are asked how they or their organization have connected with Dutch Hill Maple.
Examples include:
- Being a regular customer
- Making a purchase within the previous 12 months
- Following Dutch Hill Maple on social media
- Receiving the company’s emails
- Attending a Dutch Hill Maple event
- Other connections to the business
A previous relationship is not necessarily required, but it appears to strengthen a request.
Application Timeline
📅 Application Deadline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Required Lead Time: At least 30 days before the fundraising event
Organizations should not wait until immediately before an event to submit a request.
Because Dutch Hill Maple receives many donation requests and cannot accommodate every application, submitting a complete request well in advance is recommended.
Application / Request Process
All requests must be submitted through the Dutch Hill Maple online donation request form.
Applicants are asked to provide information including:
- Organization name
- Contact information
- Organization address
- Event date
- Description of the fundraising event
- Event flyer or event website
- Information about the applicant’s previous connection with Dutch Hill Maple
Dutch Hill Maple reviews each request individually. Organizations selected to receive a donation will be contacted directly.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.dutchhillmaple.com/donation-request
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Are located within 30 miles of Tully, New York
- Are organizing a raffle, auction, benefit, or community fundraiser
- Can make good use of gift baskets or maple products
- Support food access, families, or community needs
- Have an existing relationship with Dutch Hill Maple
- Can submit their request at least 30 days before their event
Because donations are generally products rather than cash, this program is particularly well suited to organizations looking for attractive local items for silent auctions, raffles, fundraising baskets, and special events.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Support Type: In-kind product donation
Typical Donation: Gift baskets or Dutch Hill Maple merchandise
Geographic Focus: Within 30 miles of Tully, NY
Deadline: Rolling
Lead Time: Minimum 30 days before event
Priority: Local organizations, customers, and causes supporting food, family, and community
Best Suited For: Central New York nonprofits, schools, community groups, and fundraising events seeking raffle or auction items
