The TJX Foundation (U.S.)

Where the rules come from

• Our U.S. Foundation, TJX read 2026-10-11
• U.S. Foundation FAQs, TJX read 2026-10-11

Rules 13

1. Checked by Grant OfficeDeadlinedeadline-2026-10-31

   Submit the letter of inquiry by Oct 31, 2026, or wait for the portal to reopen Feb 1.

   The Letter of Inquiry portal is open annually from February 1st – October 31st.

2. Checked by Grant OfficeHow it is sentchannel-portal

   Submit through TJX's online letter of inquiry portal; the foundation inbox takes no requests.

   All requests must be submitted via the online application.

3. Checked by a personBefore submittingblackbaud-id

   Whoever submits signs in with their own Blackbaud ID (a new one, or an existing one from another Blackbaud product)

   All applicants will be required to create a new Blackbaud ID or use an existing Blackbaud ID

4. Checked by a personBefore submittingeligibility-questionnaire

   The organisation passed TJX's eligibility questionnaire, which opens the letter of inquiry

   If you pass the eligibility questionnaire, you will then have the opportunity to submit a Letter of Inquiry.

5. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answerfocus-area

   Name one of TJX's four areas: basic needs, opportunities outside of school for school success, workforce readiness, or safety from relationship abuse.

   we are accepting letters of inquiry from nonprofits seeking grant support in the following areas only

6. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answeranswers-complete

   Answer: {missing}.

   you will then have the opportunity to submit a Letter of Inquiry

7. Checked by a personEligibilitywithin-15-miles

   A TJX store, distribution center or office is within 15 miles of where the services are provided (name it and the distance)

   Provide services within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office

8. Checked by Grant OfficeEligibilityexempt-12-months

   Wait until the organisation has held 501(c)(3) status for 12 months.

   Be a registered 501(c)(3) for at least the past 12 months

9. Checked by Grant OfficeHow oftenonce-per-fiscal-year

   TJX takes one request per fiscal year (February to January); wait for the next one.

   Not already applied for or received funding from TJX within the current fiscal year (February - end of January)

10. Checked by Grant OfficeWhat the documents saypolicy-wording

    The nondiscrimination policy must use TJX's wording; missing: {missing} (attach the policy with --role supporting).

    Have a public nondiscrimination policy that states that the organization does not, by policy or practice, discriminate

11. Checked by a personBefore submittingpolicy-public

    The nondiscrimination policy is published where the public can read it (the organisation's website) before the letter goes in

    Have a public nondiscrimination policy

12. Checked by Grant OfficeWhat the documents saynot-excluded

    Remove or rework: {missing}; TJX does not fund capital campaigns, staff salaries, scholarships, politics or lobbying, sponsorships, memberships or general operating funds.

    TJX does not accept funding requests for:

13. Checked by Grant OfficeReportsreports-filed

    File the outstanding TJX report before asking again.

    Failure to submit required information will impact future funding.