Guided by a belief in a woman's ability to make a difference, The Talbots Charitable Foundation is committed to helping women learn, pursue their dreams and enjoy healthier, fuller lives. To this end, the Foundation provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations supporting the education, health and cultural enrichment of women.

Examples of funding support have included: providing backpacks to under privileged youth, providing books to a school library, and support to mentoring programs for youth, and parent workshops.

Talbots Charitable Foundation contributions come in the form of cash; it does not make donations in the form of merchandise.

To request a donation from the Talbots Charitable Foundation, please send in a written request to foundation@talbots.com or to the following address:

Donations Coordinator
Talbots Charitable Foundation
One Talbots Drive
Hingham, MA 02043

Please include the following information with your request:

• Your first and last name
• Name of organization
• Return address
• Phone number(s) and e-mail address (if available) at which we may reach you
• Proof of organization's nonprofit status [copy of Internal Revenue Service ruling letter granting tax exemption under Section 501(c) (3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code]
• Summary of the organization's mission
• Purpose of requested funds
• If applicable, advertising deadline date and copy/layout specifications

Please allow six to eight weeks for a response.