Costco Wholesale Corporate Contributions Program

The Costco Wholesale Corporate Contributions Program supports nonprofit organizations in company operating communities throughout the U.S.

The company's grantmaking areas of interest include:

• children's issues;
• education; and,
• health and human services.

Support is given in the form of cash donations and product donations.

Support is not provided to/for:

• individuals;
• capital campaigns, building projects, or equipment;
• transportation or travel expenses;
• political organizations;
• religious organizations for religious purposes;
• symposiums, conferences, or professional association meetings or conventions;
• salaries;
• government agencies;
• loans or investments;
• research studies;
• athletic teams, events, or sponsorships;
• animal-related programs, including shelters;
• merchandise for fundraisers or auctions;
• merchandise promotions, partnerships, or advertising;
• general awareness campaigns;
• individual primary and secondary schools;
• development or production of books, films, videos, television programs, or websites;
• parties, celebrations, parades, festivals, or raffles; or,
• deficit funding.

Note: Costco makes significant contributions to local United Way campaigns, the Red Cross, and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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