Does Bacardi USA donate to fundraisers?

Bacardi USA supports organizations and events that improve quality of life in its home Miami community and in communities around the country where it does business.

Requests must fall under one of five categories: health and social services, higher education, arts and culture, environmental and conservation, or heritage.

Where legal, support can be an in-kind or cash contribution, auction or raffle items, or employee involvement.

A committee reviews each request. Events must offer product sampling, fit Bacardi's corporate and brand strategies, reach its desired consumer audience, and all benefits must be permitted under applicable law.

Bacardi USA does not support individuals, personal exhibits or performances, athletic clubs, private or advocacy groups, political or religious contributions, or organizations that discriminate.

Each organization is limited to one approved donation or event per year.

Tips from the program page: Bacardi USA says it can support only a small portion of the requests it receives, and often turns down applicants who fit its guidelines. · All communication about a request is by email.

What Bacardi USA donates

Bacardi USA has typically donated: event sponsorship.

Who can apply

Bacardi USA donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Bacardi USA limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Bacardi USA asks every request to include the following.

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or benefit one, and be ready to provide documentation of how funds are disbursed to the charitable cause.
• Complete the Bacardi USA Community Giving online application in full. Requests by mail, email or telephone are not reviewed.
• Submit at least four months before your event. Processing takes 6 to 8 weeks, and Bacardi USA sends decisions in writing or by email at least two months before the event.

When to ask

Bacardi USA states a lead time of 6-8 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 Bacardi USA?

Yes. Bacardi USA'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 Bacardi USA for a donation?

Bacardi USA's stated lead time is 6-8 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.