Seattle Seahawks – Charitable Donation Requests (In-Kind) (2026)
In-Kind Donations for Eligible Nonprofits Supporting Seahawks Community Pillars
The Seattle Seahawks accept online requests for in-kind donations to support nonprofit fundraising and community events aligned with the team’s community engagement priorities. Seahawks community work is organized around six pillars: Future of Football, Youth Empowerment, Military Community, Social Justice, Community Response, and supporting Players and Legends in their community efforts. Due to the high volume of requests, donations are limited and only provided to organizations that meet specific guidelines.
Organization: Seattle Seahawks
Support Type: In-kind donations (no cash donations through this request process)
Geographic Focus: Pacific Northwest regional focus (WA, AK, OR, ID, MT)
About the Funder
The Seattle Seahawks invest in communities through year-round community engagement efforts tied to six core pillars. Their donation program is one way the organization supports local nonprofit partners by providing in-kind items for charitable use, when available.
What This Program Supports
The Seahawks consider in-kind donation requests from eligible charities, with a general regional preference for organizations in the Pacific Northwest whose work is centered on education and youth athletics (with additional sport-specific limitations noted below). Donations are intended to support nonprofit fundraising and community events.
Eligible Support Types
- In-kind donations (items determined by availability)
- Not available: complimentary ticket donations (NFL rules limit teams’ use of complimentary tickets)
Eligibility & Preferences
To be considered, applicants must follow these requirements:
- All requests must be submitted online at least six (6) weeks prior to the event/procurement date
- Regional focus for in-kind donations: WA, AK, OR, ID, MT
- One (1) donation request per nonprofit per 12-month period (Seahawks will support up to one fundraiser per year per organization)
- The Seahawks do not accept items from outside the organization to be autographed
Ineligible Requests
The Seahawks cannot donate to:
- Churches or religiously affiliated organizations
- Politicians or politically affiliated organizations
- Fundraisers benefiting an individual or family
- Requests seeking financial contributions or sponsorship
- Youth sports teams outside of football
Timeline & Review
📅 Submission Deadline: Minimum 6 weeks before the donation is needed
📅 Review Type: Rolling (approval not guaranteed due to volume and availability)
Application / Request Process
All requests must be submitted through the Seahawks’ online donation request page (no paper, email, fax, or phone submissions):
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.seahawks.com/community/appearance-requests/donations
For other inquiries (non-charitable requests, cash donations, individual requests, personal stories), email: tocommunity@seahawks.com
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This is a strong fit for Pacific Northwest nonprofits planning fundraising events that need in-kind items and can demonstrate alignment with the Seahawks’ community pillars—especially organizations focused on youth and community impact that can plan ahead and submit requests on time.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling review (in-kind only)
Typical Lead Time: Submit at least 6 weeks in advance
Best Suited For: Eligible nonprofits in WA, AK, OR, ID, MT seeking in-kind donations for fundraising or community events
