Please read thoroughly. The Second City is asked to support thousands of worthwhile charitable causes and events each year throughout the United States. We make every effort to accommodate as many requests as possible. However, due to the number of requests The Second City receives on a weekly basis, we are simply unable to accommodate all requests that may fit within our guidelines. For your organization to be considered for a donation item, you must comply with the following guidelines:
- All donation requests must be submitted in the form below. Click here to access The Second City Donation Request Form. Written, emailed, and phone requests will not be considered.
- The online donation form must be filled out completely in order for your request to be considered. This includes a brief explanation of your organization, what the intention is for the event, and how the donation will be used. A link to a website is appreciated but due to the high volume of applications, we cannot research your organization or event. If we are unable to discern quickly this information, the request will not be filled.
- Your organization must be located in the state of Illinois, New York, or the Toronto greater area.
- Your organization must not have received a donation from The Second City during the current calendar year. An organization is eligible to receive only one donation item per year.
- Your request for a donation item must be submitted via the online donation form and must be received by The Second City at least eight (8) weeks prior to the day your organization needs the item.
- Please understand that if your request is not eight weeks prior to the event or any information is missing from the application, it is unlikely The Second City will be able to fulfill your request.
- It is recommended that your event have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
- Please do not center your event around the anticipation of receiving a donation item. Rather, The Second City donation item should be a complimentary element to your event.
- Due to the incredible number of requests The Second City receives, there are no exceptions to the above guidelines. We cannot answer each submission directly. No phone calls or emails please.
- If we can send a donation it will come via postal service. Please keep in mind that submitting an online request does not guarantee your organization will receive a donation.
Thank you for considering The Second City as a contributor. We wish you the best of luck with your charitable and fundraising efforts.