Seattle Seahawks – Charitable Donation Requests

In-Kind Donations Supporting Nonprofit Fundraising and Community Initiatives Across the Pacific Northwest

The Seattle Seahawks provide in-kind charitable donations to nonprofit organizations supporting community programs and fundraising events throughout the Pacific Northwest. The team’s giving priorities include youth development, education, football participation, military families, social justice, and community response.

The Seahawks prioritize organizations in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, particularly those focused on education and youth athletics. Donation requests are submitted online, and awards are subject to the team’s eligibility guidelines and available resources.

Organization: Seattle Seahawks
Support Type: In-kind charitable donations
Geographic Focus: Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana; regional priority rather than an absolute geographic restriction

About the Funder

The Seattle Seahawks are a professional football team in the National Football League (NFL), based in Seattle, Washington.

Through community engagement initiatives and charitable partnerships, the Seahawks support nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The team’s charitable activities are organized around six community pillars, reflecting its commitment to youth development, access to sports, military families, equity, and community wellbeing.

The Seahawks receive a high volume of donation requests annually and limit contributions to organizations meeting their charitable giving guidelines.

What This Program Supports

The Seahawks’ community engagement activities are organized around six principal areas.

Future of Football

Programs that expand access to football and encourage youth participation in the sport.

This includes initiatives supporting youth football, flag football, girls’ football, and high school football.

Youth Empowerment

Programs that help young people build confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for future opportunities.

The Seahawks emphasize character development, social-emotional learning, education, and career readiness.

Military Community

Organizations serving active-duty military personnel, veterans, and military families.

The team’s community initiatives recognize and support military service members and their families.

Social Justice

Programs addressing barriers to opportunity and promoting fairness, inclusion, and community empowerment.

Community Response

Organizations addressing immediate community needs and longer-term challenges throughout the Pacific Northwest.

These may include initiatives supporting families, responding to crises, and strengthening local communities.

Players & Legends Community Engagement

Charitable initiatives connected to the community interests and volunteer activities of Seahawks players and former players.

Player appearances and other participation requests are handled separately from the standard donation request program.

Eligible Support Types

In-Kind Charitable Donations

The Seahawks consider requests for donated team-related items to support qualifying nonprofit fundraising activities and community events.

Donated merchandise may be used for charitable auctions and other approved fundraising purposes.

Specific merchandise, quantities, and values are determined by the team and are not guaranteed.

Separate Community Grant Initiatives

The Seahawks have also operated special community grant initiatives, including the 2025 Impacting 50 Communities program.

Those time-limited funding opportunities are separate from the ongoing in-kind donation request process and should not be treated as currently available cash grants.

Eligibility & Preferences

The Seahawks prioritize requests from nonprofit organizations whose missions and activities align with their community engagement priorities.

Organizations are particularly well positioned when they:

• Operate in the Pacific Northwest
• Focus on education or youth athletics
• Support youth football or soccer
• Serve military members, veterans, or their families
• Address community needs and barriers to opportunity
• Organize charitable fundraising activities
• Demonstrate a clear nonprofit or community benefit

The Seahawks’ published FAQ identifies youth football and soccer organizations in the Pacific Northwest as particularly likely to receive consideration, depending on the nature and scope of the request.

Donation Frequency & Lead Time

The program’s previously published guidelines indicate:

• One donation request per nonprofit organization during a 12-month period
• Support for no more than one fundraiser per organization annually
• Submission at least six weeks before the event or date the donation is needed

Applicants should confirm these requirements in the current online application before submitting.

Geographic Eligibility – Pacific Northwest

The Seahawks have established a regional focus for charitable in-kind donations.

Priority states include:

Washington

Nonprofit organizations throughout Washington may be considered, with particularly strong alignment for organizations serving Seattle and other communities connected to the Seahawks.

Alaska

Eligible nonprofits in Alaska may submit requests, particularly those supporting education, youth athletics, and other community priorities.

Oregon

Organizations serving communities throughout Oregon fall within the Seahawks’ stated regional focus.

Idaho

Idaho nonprofits may also be considered, particularly when their activities align with the team’s charitable priorities.

Montana

Organizations in Montana are included within the Seahawks’ Pacific Northwest giving region.

Other Locations

The Seahawks’ FAQ also references several Canadian provinces within its broader regional focus, although it does not identify specific provinces.

Organizations outside the five priority U.S. states are generally encouraged to contact the NFL team nearest their location.

Important: These five states represent the team’s stated regional priority. The Seahawks do not publish a county-level eligibility list or indicate that all organizations in these states are guaranteed consideration.

Ineligible Requests & Restrictions

The Seahawks’ published information identifies several restrictions:

• Complimentary game tickets are not available through the charitable donation program.
• The team does not accept personal merchandise submitted for player or team autographs.
• Requests must be submitted through the online donation request process rather than by mail, telephone, fax, or email.
• Organizations outside the Pacific Northwest are generally directed to their nearest NFL team.

Previously published program guidelines also identify restrictions involving individual fundraisers, political or religious organizations, and certain youth sports requests. Applicants should consult the current application for the complete exclusion list.

The Seahawks do not provide cash grants through the standard in-kind donation request form.

Funding / Donation Amounts

The Seahawks do not publish standard monetary values for in-kind donations.

Approved donations depend on the organization’s eligibility, the nature of the charitable event, and available merchandise.

Specific items are not guaranteed.

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Ongoing donation requests

📅 Recommended Lead Time: At least six weeks before the event, based on previously published guidelines; confirm in the application

📅 Donation Frequency: Previously listed as one request per organization per 12 months; confirm current limit

📅 Review Period: Not publicly specified

📅 Notification: Subject to the team’s review and available resources

The Seahawks receive a substantial number of requests and cannot fulfill every eligible application.

Application / Request Process

All charitable donation requests must be submitted through the Seattle Seahawks’ official online donation request process.

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Organization name and contact information
• Description of the nonprofit’s mission
• Geographic location and communities served
• Details of the charitable event or fundraising activity
• Event date and requested donation
• Explanation of how the donation will support the organization’s charitable purpose
• Relevant nonprofit eligibility documentation, if requested

The Seahawks do not accept donation requests through postal mail, telephone, fax, or direct email.

For inquiries outside the standard charitable donation process, the team’s community engagement contact is:

Email: community@seahawks.com

Apply / Learn More: https://www.seahawks.com/community/appearance-requests/donations

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is particularly well suited for organizations that:

• Operate in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana
• Support youth education, development, or athletics
• Provide youth football or soccer programming
• Serve veterans and military families
• Address community needs and social barriers
• Organize charitable auctions or nonprofit fundraising events
• Can benefit from donated Seahawks merchandise
• Have sufficient time to submit a request before their event

The Seattle Seahawks’ Charitable Donation Requests Program offers an opportunity for Pacific Northwest nonprofits to seek in-kind fundraising support from a professional sports organization with strong regional community ties.

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Ongoing requests
Geographic Priority: Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana
Support Type: In-kind charitable donations
Typical Lead Time: Previously listed as six weeks; verify current application
Donation Frequency: Previously listed as one request per 12 months; verify current application
Funding Amounts: Not publicly specified
Best Suited For: Pacific Northwest nonprofits focused on education, youth athletics, community development, and charitable fundraising