Uwajimaya Donation Guidelines

Uwajimaya has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1928 and is committed to supporting local non-profit organizations and events. Uwajimaya is particularly focused on those organizations that promote community development, education, senior and elderly assistance and multi-cultural issues.

To request a donation please review the guidelines and criteria outlined below and submit a Donation Request Form (pdf format). All requests must be submitted in writing; phone and email solicitations are no longer accepted and will not be returned. Requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of an event to allow for review. All donations are made in the form of Uwajimaya gift certificates, which may be used as auction items, raffle prizes or redeemed for merchandise by the requesting organization. Uwajimaya does not authorize monetary or merchandise donations.

Due to the large number of requests received, Uwajimaya is unable to guarantee a response to all donation requests. Organizations will be contacted if additional information is required or if a request is approved; please no phone calls.

To be eligible for donations, organizations must:
• Qualify for nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Code
• Benefit the local communities served by Uwajimaya

Uwajimaya does not support:
• Funds for individuals
• Scholarships, loans or investments
• Team sponsorships or fundraising competitions

To request a donation, please print out and return Uwajimaya’s Donation Request Form (pdf file). You may accompany this form with additional information, if desired. Completed request forms can be sent or faxed to:

Uwajimaya Corporate Offices Attn: Donations Committee 4601 6th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108 Fax: (206) 336-2807

Click here to download a copy of the donation guidelines (pdf format).