The Container Store – Donation Request Program

Community Grants, Market Grants & Gift Card Donations

The Container Store offers multiple charitable giving pathways to support organizations making a positive impact in communities surrounding its stores, corporate offices, and supply chain locations. Support includes internally sponsored grants as well as gift card donations for eligible nonprofit fundraising events.

Donation requests are submitted through The Container Store’s online application process and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Organization: The Container Store
Support Type: Community grants, market grants, in-kind gift card donations
Geographic Focus: United States (communities near stores, offices, and supply chain locations)

About the Funder

The Container Store is a national specialty retailer focused on storage, organization, and custom spaces. Through its community giving efforts, the company supports local programs and organizations that address social and environmental needs, strengthen neighborhoods, and reflect the causes its employees and leaders care about most.

Types of Support Available

Community Grants

• Requested exclusively by leaders in The Container Store’s corporate office, stores, manufacturing, and distribution centers
• Support local programs and organizations important to internal teams

Market Grants

• Requested exclusively by the Company Leadership Team (CLT) or Regional and District Leaders
• Address critical social and environmental issues in markets where the company has a significant presence

Gift Card Donations

• Provided to support auctions, raffles, and nonprofit fundraising events
• Available February through November, subject to funding availability
• Typical donation amount: $100–$250
• Maximum annual contribution: $500 per organization

Eligible Organizations

Organizations seeking donations must:

• Be registered or located in the United States
• Hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

The following entities may also qualify if funds are used solely for charitable or public benefit:

• Public or private schools registered with the National Center for Education Statistics
• Units of government
• Professional service or membership-based organizations (e.g., professional organizers, builders, interior designers, women’s membership organizations)

Timeline & Review

• Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis
• Applicants can expect a response within approximately eight weeks
• Not all requests can be approved due to funding availability

Application / Request Process

All donation requests must be submitted through The Container Store’s online donation application. Applicants are encouraged to review the Help section and FAQs before starting to ensure a complete and accurate submission.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ Donation Request Application: https://forms.benevity.org/b8803bad-f867-4281-8021-ad7a7d4034bc

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:

• Operate near The Container Store locations or supply chain communities
• Are planning auctions, raffles, or nonprofit fundraising events
• Can benefit from in-kind gift card donations
• Align with social or environmental priorities at the local level

The Container Store’s Donation Request Program is especially well suited for U.S.-based nonprofits seeking modest but meaningful in-kind support tied to local community impact.