Sacramento Kings – Donation RequestsIn-Kind Donations and Game Experiences for Local Nonprofit Fundraising Events

The Sacramento Kings support community organizations through in-kind donations, Kings-branded items, and game-related experiences that can be used for fundraising events, raffles, and auctions. Due to the high volume of requests received, the Kings are unable to fulfill every request. Priority is given to organizations that have attended the Kings Playbook Summit and align with the team’s Social Impact and Inclusion pillars: health, education, social justice, and sustainability.

Organization: Sacramento Kings
Support Type: In-kind donations, raffle items, auction items, and game experiences
Geographic Focus: Organizations within a 75-mile radius of Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California

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About the Funder

The Sacramento Kings are a professional NBA team based in Sacramento, California. Through their community impact efforts, the Kings support nonprofit organizations, schools, and local initiatives that strengthen the Sacramento region. The team’s giving priorities are connected to its Social Impact and Inclusion pillars, including health, education, social justice, and sustainability.

What This Program Supports

The Sacramento Kings provide donated items and experiences to help eligible organizations raise funds through raffles, live auctions, silent auctions, and other charitable events.

Donation items may include:

Player Autographed Items
Autographed Kings items that can be used for fundraising events, raffles, or auctions.

Raffle Swag Bags
Kings-branded merchandise or swag bags for charitable fundraising events.

Ball Kid Experience
One youth between the ages of 8 and 14 may assist Kings players and coaches on the court during pregame warm-ups. The participant may be accompanied by up to three friends or family members, and at least one guest in the group must be 18 or older.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour
A behind-the-scenes look at Golden 1 Center and what it takes to operate the arena.

Game Tickets
A certificate for four Sacramento Kings game tickets to experience a game at Golden 1 Center.

Please note that game day experiences and tickets are not available from April through September due to lack of inventory during the offseason.

Eligible Support Types

In-kind donation items
Kings-branded merchandise
Autographed items
Raffle and auction items
Game ticket certificates
Game-related experiences
Fundraising support for eligible nonprofit events

Eligibility & Preferences

To be considered for a donation, organizations must meet the following guidelines:

The organization must be a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or school.
The organization must be located within a 75-mile radius of Golden 1 Center.
Requests must be submitted at least four weeks before the scheduled event date.
Organizations are limited to one request within a 12-month period, beginning in July and ending in June of the following year.
Organizations must attend the Sacramento Kings Playbook Summit to be considered.
Priority is given to organizations that align with the Kings’ Social Impact and Inclusion pillars: health, education, social justice, and sustainability.
Approved organizations must pick up donation items at the Sacramento Kings offices in Downtown Sacramento.
Organizations are required to report back with the amount raised from the donated item or experience.

Playbook Summit Requirement

The Sacramento Kings require nonprofit organizations to attend the Playbook Summit in order to be considered for a donation. The summit gives the Kings an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits and learn more about the work being done in the community. Attendance is a key consideration point in the donation review process.

Organizations can learn more about donation requests and the Playbook Summit through the Sacramento Kings donation request page.

Ineligible Requests

The Sacramento Kings do not donate to third parties fundraising on behalf of another organization.

Organizations outside the 75-mile radius of Golden 1 Center are not eligible. Requests that do not meet the four-week lead time, annual request limit, or Playbook Summit requirement may not be considered.

Funding Amounts

This is an in-kind donation opportunity rather than a cash grant program. Donation value will vary depending on the approved item or experience.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Requests accepted on an ongoing basis
📅 Recommended Lead Time: Submit at least four weeks before the event date
📅 Request Limit: One request per organization per 12-month period, July through June
📅 Notification Timeline: Updates are sent by email within two weeks of the event date
📅 Seasonal Limitation: Game day experiences and tickets are not available April through September

Application / Request Process

Organizations must submit donation requests through the Sacramento Kings’ online donation request process. Applicants should ensure that:

The organization meets the eligibility requirements
The event is at least four weeks away
The organization is within 75 miles of Golden 1 Center
The organization has attended or registered for the Playbook Summit
The request supports a charitable fundraising event
The organization is prepared to pick up approved items in Downtown Sacramento
The organization can report back on the amount raised

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ Sacramento Kings Donation Requests

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for Sacramento-area nonprofits and schools that are planning fundraising events, raffles, or auctions and can benefit from Kings-branded items or game experiences. It is especially relevant for organizations working in health, education, social justice, or sustainability.

Because Playbook Summit attendance is a key consideration point, this opportunity is best suited for organizations that are already engaged with the Sacramento Kings’ community impact work or are willing to participate in the summit as part of the donation request process.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling donation request review
Typical Lead Time: Submit at least 4 weeks before the event
Best Suited For: Sacramento-area 501(c)(3) nonprofits and schools hosting fundraising events
Geographic Fit: Organizations within 75 miles of Golden 1 Center
Support Type: In-kind donation items, raffle items, auction items, and game experiences
Important Requirement: Attendance at the Sacramento Kings Playbook Summit is required for donation consideration