Does Dogfish Head donate to fundraisers?

A Dogfish Head beer or auction item donation will be a hit with craft beer lovers.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, rooted in coastal Delaware, offers a program called Beer & Benevolence to give back to the community. They support nonprofit organizations through creative collaborations that promote community growth, artistic development, and environmental stewardship. If you're a nonprofit organization seeking a donation from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, here's what you need to know: Timeline: Submit your donation request at least 30 days before your event. Requests submitted within 30 days will be automatically declined. Location: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery donates beer exclusively to groups in Delaware that hold a "gathering license" from the DE State ABC Office. Pickup: All donations must be collected from the Milton brewery during the specified pickup times: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Make sure to arrange the pickup in advance. However, there are certain categories to which Dogfish Head Craft Brewery chooses not to donate: Motorsports Groups, Children's Groups, Bands, and Athletes/Sports Teams. To enhance your chances of receiving a donation from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, ensure you adhere to their criteria and guidelines. Submit your request well in advance, hold a gathering license, and follow the pickup process outlined on their website. Be aware of the categories they don't donate to and understand that priority is given to nonprofit organizations that align with their values and goals. Company Information: Dogfish Head trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Dogfish Head

What Dogfish Head donates

Dogfish Head has typically donated: In-Kind Donation.

Who can apply

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

Dogfish Head limits donation requests by area: Regional.

How to apply

Our record of Dogfish Head's requirements reads:

Need organization, contact, and event info.

When to ask

Dogfish Head states a lead time of 30 days. 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 Dogfish Head?

Yes. Dogfish Head'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 Dogfish Head for a donation?

Dogfish Head's stated lead time is 30 days. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.