Does Appalachian Brewing Company donate to fundraisers?

Appalachian Brewing Company's main philanthropy is The Child Life Program at Hershey Medical Center, funded through sales of its Lily's Soda line.

It also supports communities around its brew pubs, but cannot support every event.

The organization should be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the event must be in Pennsylvania.

Because of legal limits, it cannot support youth or school-related events, events held on school property, or donate beer to events where more than 25% of attendees are under 21.

Requests sent by mail, voicemail or email are not processed; every request submitted through the online form is considered.

Tips from the program page: Donations must be picked up from the company's corporate headquarters in Harrisburg, PA. · The company states it will not assume any liability for the event.

Who can apply

Appalachian Brewing Company donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Appalachian Brewing Company does not donate to individuals. Appalachian Brewing Company does not support events run for profit.

Appalachian Brewing Company limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Appalachian Brewing Company asks every request to include the following.

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit holding an event in Pennsylvania.
• Submit the community stewardship form at least six weeks before the event.
• Obtain the proper licensing from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for the event.

When to ask

Appalachian Brewing Company states a lead time of 6 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Appalachian Brewing Company?

Yes. Appalachian Brewing Company's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Appalachian Brewing Company for a donation?

Appalachian Brewing Company's stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.