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Autographed Memorabilia (Donations In-Kind) Charitable Program
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The Memphis Grizzlies are committed to working with Mid-South communities to generate a positive impact by supporting registered charities in the region through its Donations-In-Kind program.
Policies and Procedures
How to submit a Donation Request
The following eligibility criteria must be met and application information must be submitted as specified below:
Eligibility
- All requests for autographed memorabilia are limited to auction and/or raffle activities designed to raise funds for registered charities in the Memphis, Shelby County, and Mid-South area. Preference is given to charities which serve youth where the funds go directly to those in need.
- Organization must have 501 (c)(3) status. Please include your non-profit certification number with your request.
- Due to the overwhelming amount of requests, memorabilia is limited to one request per organization during the Memphis Grizzlies fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
- Requests from non-profit associations fundraising for operating expenses will not be considered.
How to apply
- All requests must be typed and submitted on your organization’s letterhead. The Grizzlies Charitable Review Committee will respond to your request via email, so please include a valid email address on your request letter. Please state the nature of the event, the date of the event, and how the funds will be used.
- Requests must be submitted at least six (6) weeks prior to the date of the event for which the donation is needed.
- Incomplete or late requests will not be considered.
Charitable Donation Review Coordinator
Memphis Grizzlies, FedExForum
191 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Fax 901.205.1244
Processing your request
- The Grizzlies Charitable Review Committee will make every effort to process your request at least two weeks prior to your event.
- Please do not inquire by phone (due to the high volume of requests received).
- All decisions made by the Grizzlies Charitable Review Committee are final. Donation follow-up
- Organizations receiving a donation from the Memphis Grizzlies should submit a follow-up form (which will be enclosed in your package). Please specify the amount raised by our donation and the total amount raised through the fundraising event.
- Follow-up forms should be submitted to the Charitable Donations Review Coordinator at the above address within two weeks (or 14 days) of your fundraising event. If you have questions regarding your donation request, please send an email to us.