# Build-A-Bear - Donation Request

> Build-A-Bear donates products. Build-A-Bear offers a custom toy experience that grants guests the opportunity to create their own stuffed animal companion and dress them in a variety of clothing and accessories.

- Profile: https://www.theshareway.com/company/build-a-bear
- Status: Donating paused
- Application information last verified: June 2025

## About Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear offers a custom toy experience that grants guests the opportunity to create their own stuffed animal companion and dress them in a variety of clothing and accessories.

## Where they donate

Donating in all 50 states. Detailed locations are available with a free TheShareWay account.

## What they donate

Up to 1,000 stuffed bears

- Product types: Products
- Advance notice requirements are available with a free TheShareWay account
- You may receive donations every year

## Who they donate to

### Preferred

Prioritizes organizations that directly support the well-being of children in need

- Causes: Children
- 501(c)(3) status preference is available with a free TheShareWay account

### Ineligible

Ineligibility details are available with a free TheShareWay account.

## Approval rate and donation value

Approval rates and average donation values for Build-A-Bear are available with TheShareWay Pro: https://www.theshareway.com/pricing

## Reviews from nonprofits

- **Anonymous** (June 2022, Approved, rated 5/5): Received very generous in-kind gifts.

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