Best Buy Foundation™ Donations
Best Buy is proud to support the Best Buy Foundation and its Best Buy Teen Tech Center® program.
On a mission to build brighter futures.
By investing in tech access, career training and vibrant communities, the Best Buy Foundation creates opportunities for young people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams. The Best Buy Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, separate from Best Buy Co., Inc.
The Best Buy Foundation’s signature initiative is the Best Buy Teen Tech Center program, a network of creative, youth-centered community hubs where teens can engage with the latest technology, learn real-world career skills, and interact with safe and supportive mentors.
Best Buy has supported the Best Buy Foundation since its founding in 1994 through corporate financial contributions and by helping to connect vendor partners and Best Buy employee volunteers to the Best Buy Foundation. Since 2021, Best Buy has facilitated a donation program where Best Buy customers can contribute to the Best Buy Foundation when shopping at a Best Buy store or online.
Tour a Best Buy Teen Tech Center
When you give to the Best Buy Foundation, you’re supporting:
Tech equity and access
Programs like Best Buy Teen Tech Centers provide access to cutting-edge technology for teens from disinvested communities.
Career and college readiness
Youth can find unique opportunities to explore what's possible in the future, including Career Pathways programming.
Vibrant communities
Through the organizations in its grantmaking portfolio, the Best Buy Foundation helps to unleash creativity and opportunity in communities across the U.S.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the Best Buy Foundation?
The Best Buy Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) organization founded by Best Buy Co., Inc. in 1994 that supports educational and career opportunities for teens and promotes vibrant communities. You can learn more at www.BestBuyFoundation.org.
What is a Best Buy Teen Tech Center?
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center program is an initiative of the Best Buy Foundation. Best Buy Teen Tech Centers aim to be safe, after-school learning environments equipped with cutting-edge technology. Participating youth learn new skills, stay on track with school, nurture positive adult and peer relationships, and prepare for the careers of the future. You can learn more at https://www.BestBuyFoundation.org/teentechcenter.
Why is Best Buy asking for donations to support the Best Buy Foundation?
Best Buy rallies with vendor partners, customers, employees and the community to support the Best Buy Foundation and its programs, like the Best Buy Teen Tech Center program. We know that together we can do more. Join us to brighten futures for teens through tech by adding a donation to your purchase in stores or online after you complete your order.
If I donate, what does my gift support?
All donations go to the Best Buy Foundation to catalyze programs that promote tech equity and prepare young people for educational and career success. Donations support:
- Tech equity and access: Programs like Best Buy Teen Tech Centers provide access to cutting-edge technology for teens from disinvested communities.
- Career and college readiness: Youth can find unique opportunities to explore what’s possible in the future, including Career Pathways programming.
- Vibrant communities: Through the organizations in its grantmaking portfolio, the Best Buy Foundation helps to unleash creativity and opportunity in communities across the U.S.
Can I specify where my donation goes (for example, choose a Best Buy Teen Tech Center in a specific area like my hometown)?
We don’t have the capability to designate donations to specific locations at this time.
If I donate, will I begin to receive Best Buy marketing emails?
Your donation to the Best Buy Foundation is separate from your Best Buy purchase. Because the Best Buy Foundation is a separate entity, you will not receive additional marketing emails from Best Buy beyond your existing email preferences.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
The Best Buy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Best Buy does not receive any material benefit because you opt to donate to the Best Buy Foundation at checkout and serves solely as the facilitator for your donation.
Will I receive a receipt for my donation?
Your donation will be noted as a separate line on the receipt you receive in store with your purchase. You will also receive an email with your in-store donation information if you provide an email address, except when the donation is made at Magnolia® Design Center or Pacific Sales® standalone stores. If you make an online donation, you’ll receive an email with your donation information.
If I make an online donation as a guest, will I receive a receipt for my donation?
You’ll receive an email with your donation information for any online donation, whether logged in to your account or made as a guest.
If I donate, will my information be shared with other companies?
Best Buy will share your information with the Best Buy Foundation and will not share your donation information with other companies or nonprofits.
What payment types can be used to make a donation?
For in-store donations, all forms of payment are accepted. Online, only credit card payments are accepted for donations. Currently, we cannot accept the following payment types for online donations: Apple Pay, PayPal or gift cards.
Why was I not asked to make a donation on my BestBuy.com order?
Only orders paid with a credit card will be given the option for donation.
If I return my purchase, what happens to my donation?
The product will be returned, but the donation will not.
If I made a donation that I would like to cancel, how can I do that?
Donations can be returned at any store or by calling Best Buy Customer Care at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289).
My company matches gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations. Are donations to the Best Buy Foundation eligible to receive this type of match?
The Best Buy Foundation is a 501(c)(3), so your donation may be eligible for matching, subject to your company’s rules for matching and applicable laws.
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