We are requesting a donation of Aeropostale clothing (e.g., basic t-shirts or hoodies) or a gift card to use as [incentive / raffle prize / clothing closet item]. This donation will directly motivate and support local youth who admire the Aeropostale brand.
We would be honored to recognize Aeropostale in our event program and on social media. We can provide a tax receipt upon request. aeropostale donation request
[Your Nonprofit] serves [number] youth in [city] by [brief mission]. On [date], we are hosting [event name], where [number] teens will [activity – e.g., learn job interview skills / attend a back-to-school fair]. We are requesting a donation of Aeropostale clothing (e
You can adapt the bracketed sections (e.g., [Your Non-Profit Name] ) to your specific scenario. Date: [Current Date] Prepared For: [Your Non-Profit Name / Committee] Subject: Corporate Philanthropy Assessment – Aeropostale 1. Executive Summary This report evaluates the feasibility and strategic approach for requesting a donation (clothing, accessories, or gift cards) from Aeropostale , a specialty retailer focused on casual apparel for young adults. Aeropostale does not operate a traditional, automated corporate grants portal. Instead, its giving is primarily managed through local store-level discretion (via the “Community Action Program”) and corporate partnerships focused on youth empowerment and education . We can provide a tax receipt upon request
[Name] [Title] [501(c)(3) EIN: ###] If you need this report tailored to a different scenario (e.g., Aeropostale requesting a donation from your company , or a formal evaluation of a donation request you received from Aeropostale ), please provide those details and I will revise the report accordingly.
While Aeropostale is unlikely to provide cash grants, they are moderately responsive to local, in-kind clothing donation requests, particularly for organizations supporting high school students, job readiness, or foster youth. Success requires targeting the correct channel (local store manager vs. corporate) and aligning the request with their brand identity. 2. Company Background & Philanthropic Profile | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Parent Company | SPARC Group LLC (joint venture with Simon Property Group) | | Target Demographic | Teens and young adults (ages 14–22) | | Primary Products | Jeans, graphic tees, hoodies, loungewear, accessories | | Corporate Giving Focus | Youth development, education, homeless youth, disaster relief (clothing only) | | Historical Partners | DoSomething.org, The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, local children’s hospitals | | Donation Type | In-kind (products) – rarely cash. Gift cards limited to specific events. |
Thank you for considering our request. I will visit your store next week or you can reach me at [phone/email].