Kwik Trip Kares – Donation Request Program

Corporate Donations Supporting Local Community Organizations in Kwik Trip Store Communities

Kwik Trip Kares supports community organizations making a difference in the places where Kwik Trip has stores. The program considers donation requests from nonprofits and community-serving organizations, with priority given to requests that provide basic human necessities such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

This opportunity may be especially relevant for Wisconsin nonprofits, including organizations serving Madison and other communities where Kwik Trip operates.

Organization: Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
Support Type: Corporate donations / community support
Geographic Focus: Communities where Kwik Trip has store locations, with strong relevance for Wisconsin nonprofits
Deadline: Rolling for most requests; capital campaign requests due August 1 annually
Recommended Lead Time: Submit at least four weeks in advance

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About the Funder

Kwik Trip is a family-owned convenience store company with a large presence across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. Through Kwik Trip Kares, the company supports local communities and organizations through charitable donations.

The program reflects Kwik Trip’s interest in helping organizations meet community needs, especially those related to basic human necessities and local quality of life.

What This Program Supports

Kwik Trip Kares considers donation requests that benefit local communities. Examples of eligible or relevant request types include:

Police and fire departments
Food pantries
Capital campaign projects
Organizations addressing food, water, shelter, safety, or other basic needs
Community-serving nonprofit programs and projects

Kwik Trip notes that donations providing basic human necessities to those in need are its first priority.

Eligible Applicants

Kwik Trip prefers to donate to organizations located in communities where it has a store.

This opportunity may be a fit for:

Nonprofit organizations
Food pantries
Public safety organizations
Police and fire departments
Community service organizations
Organizations pursuing capital campaign projects
Local nonprofits serving communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, South Dakota, and other Kwik Trip / Kwik Star markets

For Madison-area nonprofits, requests should clearly demonstrate local community benefit and alignment with Kwik Trip’s giving priorities.

Capital Campaign Requests

All capital campaign project requests are considered once per year and must be submitted by August 1.

Organizations pursuing capital campaign support should plan ahead and submit by the annual deadline.

Ineligible Requests

Kwik Trip does not provide corporate donations for:

Political or social functions
Organizations that limit services to members of one religious group or whose services propagate a religious faith or creed
Individuals seeking scholarships, loans, beauty pageant entries, race cars, or similar personal support
Animal causes, including humane societies and zoos
Memorials, statues, and museums

Funding / Donation Amounts

Kwik Trip does not publish standard donation amounts. Requests are reviewed through the company’s online application process.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling for most donation requests
📅 Capital Campaign Deadline: August 1 annually
📅 Recommended Lead Time: Submit at least four weeks before the request is needed
📅 Review Process: Only completed online applications will be considered

Kwik Trip does not offer in-person meetings to discuss donation request details.

Application / Request Process

Organizations must submit a completed online application through the Kwik Trip Kares donation request page. Requests should include clear information about the organization, community served, purpose of the request, timing, and how the donation will benefit people in need or strengthen the local community.

Questions may be directed to donations@kwiktrip.com.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://kwiktrip.com/community/donations/kwik-trip-kares

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for Wisconsin nonprofits and community organizations that serve communities where Kwik Trip has stores. It may be especially relevant for organizations addressing basic needs, emergency services, food access, public safety, or community infrastructure.

For Madison-area nonprofits, the strongest requests will likely show a clear local connection, direct community benefit, and alignment with Kwik Trip’s priority areas of food, shelter, water, safety, and other essential needs.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling donation request; annual review for capital campaign projects
Typical Lead Time: Submit at least four weeks in advance
Capital Campaign Deadline: August 1 annually
Best Suited For: Wisconsin nonprofits, food pantries, public safety organizations, and local community groups in Kwik Trip store communities
Support Type: Corporate donations / community support
Priority Areas: Basic human necessities, food, water, shelter, safety, public safety, and local community benefit