The guidelines below define AutoZone's charitable giving practices. An Eligibility Quiz is required to assist nonprofit organizations in determining if they are eligible for a contribution from AutoZone. Nonprofit organizations requesting contributions are required to review the guidelines below and confirm understanding of the guidelines listed below before completing the eligibility quiz.
AutoZone's Charitable Guidelines
AutoZone's charitable program is designed to support 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations through:
Financial grants in the Memphis Metro Area
Financial grants to United Way in AutoZone communities
In-kind donations in the form of AutoZone Merchandise Cards in AutoZone communities
501(c)(3) organizations are those nonprofit organizations recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt.
AutoZone does not make charitable contributions including, but not limited to, those causes listed below:
Individuals
Political organizations
School advertising (e.g., calendars, posters, yearbooks)
General advertising
Athletic organizations and teams
Family reunions
Beauty contests
Churches or religious organizations
Request Charitable Contribution
Follow the steps below to submit requests.
Confirm you have read and understand AutoZone's Charitable Guidelines.
Complete the eligibility quiz.
Once an organization is confirmed as eligible the requestor receives access to the appropriate application form. Complete the form and follow the directions.
Note: The following information is needed to complete the application:
Contact information
Mission and history of your organization
Achievements and goals within the past year, and brief description of your project and amount being requested.
Deadlines for submitting requests are listed below.
Financial Grant - Proposals are due by April 30 of the calendar year for funding consideration during our next fiscal year, which begins on or about September 1.
United Way and In-kind - Proposals are received throughout the year. Approved requests require a minimum of four to six weeks, from receipt of request, for processing.
About AutoZone's Charitable Review Process
Grant requests selected for funding or support are acknowledged in writing on or about September 1 of the calendar year.
Declination notices are sent prior to September 1 of the calendar year.
Contributions are one-time only unless otherwise stated.
United Way and in-kind requests are acknowledged in writing, as appropriate.
Important: Due to the large volume of requests received, AutoZone does not respond to requests by telephone or fax.
By checking this box I agree that I have read and understand the Charitable Guidelines and wish to take the eligibility quiz.