Aeropostale Donation Request Access

Thank you for considering our request. I will visit your store next week or you can reach me at [phone/email].

[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.

40% chance of receiving a small in-kind donation ($100–$300 retail value) from a single store. Near-zero chance of a national corporate donation unless your organization is a major youth brand (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs of America). Appendix A: Template Donation Request Letter (Local Store) [Your Organization Letterhead] aeropostale donation request

Request for In-Kind Donation – [Your Event/Program Name]

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

[Date] To: Store Manager Aeropostale #[Store Number] [Mall Name & Address]

We would be honored to recognize Aeropostale in our event program and on social media. We can provide a tax receipt upon request. 40% chance of receiving a small in-kind donation

| Retailer | Donation Type | Application Process | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Gift cards, clothing | Online form (AE Foundation) | | Hollister / Abercrombie | Gift cards | In-store request to manager | | Old Navy | Clothing, cash grants | Old Navy Community Giving portal | | Kohl’s | Cash, gift cards | Kohl’s Cares online application | 9. Final Recommendation Proceed with a local, in-kind clothing request. Focus on a specific event or need (e.g., “30 hoodies for homeless teens attending our holiday workshop”). Do not ask for cash. Assign one team member to visit the local Aeropostale store in person, dressed professionally, with a one-page request letter. If the store manager declines politely, ask to be connected to the district manager or SPARC’s community relations email.