Does Tito's Handmade Vodka donate to fundraisers?

Tito's supports 501(c)(3) public charities, private foundations and private operating foundations, and may also be able to support 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(8) organizations.

It supports nonprofit events where attendees are 21+ and there is an opportunity to serve cocktails; activities must be safe to take part in while consuming alcohol.

Key causes named include animal wellbeing, veteran services and food security.

Tito's does not offer grants.

Not supported: personal events such as birthdays and weddings, fundraisers for individual people or pets, individual artists or bands, and requests where youth are the primary audience.

Requests may be declined for reasons including timeline constraints, schedule conflicts, legal limits or mission fit.

Tips from the program page: Tito's says it usually reviews requests 2 to 3 months before an event date, so requests for events further out may wait. · The form works best on a computer; Tito's recommends Google Chrome and clearing your cache if submission fails. · If problems persist, use the Contact Us page on the Tito's site.

Who can apply

Tito's Handmade Vodka donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Tito's Handmade Vodka does not donate to individuals. Tito's Handmade Vodka does not support events run for profit.

Tito's Handmade Vodka limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Tito's Handmade Vodka asks every request to include the following.

• Submit the Donation Request Form describing your event or cause.
• The request must be received at least 1 month before the event date.
• Attachments (W-9, 501(c)(3) letter, recent Form 990 and event packet) must not exceed 2 MB combined.

When to ask

Tito's Handmade Vodka 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 Tito's Handmade Vodka?

Yes. Tito's Handmade Vodka'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 Tito's Handmade Vodka for a donation?

Tito's Handmade Vodka'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.