Pizza Port – Nonprofit Beer Donation Program (2026)
In-Kind Beer Donations for Charitable Fundraising Events in Southern California
Pizza Port accepts requests from eligible nonprofit organizations seeking donated beer for charitable fundraising events. Through this program, Pizza Port supports local causes and community events near its Southern California brewpubs and tasting locations.
Only beer may be donated through this program. Pizza Port does not provide merchandise, gift cards, promotional items, or cash grants through its donation request form.
Requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the event.
Organization: Pizza Port Brewing Company
Support Type: In-kind beer donations
Geographic Focus: Southern California, particularly communities near Pizza Port locations
Application Timeline: Rolling
Required Lead Time: At least 30 days before the event
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About the Funder
Pizza Port is a Southern California brewpub company known for its craft beer, pizza, and involvement in the communities surrounding its locations.
The company began in Solana Beach and started serving its own craft-brewed beer in 1992. Pizza Port has since expanded across San Diego County and into San Clemente in Orange County.
Through its community programs, Pizza Port supports nonprofit fundraisers, local events, schools, sports teams, arts and cultural activities, environmental initiatives, and health and wellness causes.
What This Program Supports
Pizza Port’s donation program provides beer for qualifying charitable fundraising events.
Potential events may include:
- Nonprofit fundraising events
- Charity galas and receptions
- Community festivals benefiting a nonprofit
- Benefit concerts
- Auctions and fundraising celebrations
- Food and beverage fundraisers
- School or community organization benefits operated by a qualifying nonprofit
- Events raising proceeds for an eligible charitable organization
Applicants must explain the event, the charitable cause, the number of expected guests, and the amount of beer requested.
Eligible Support
Pizza Port may donate beer for an approved charitable event.
The specific amount and type of beer provided will depend on:
- The nature and size of the event
- The number of expected attendees
- The amount of beer requested
- Product availability
- The nonprofit’s ability to meet licensing requirements
- The volume of donation requests received
- The Pizza Port location closest to the organization or event
Pizza Port does not guarantee that every qualifying request will be approved.
Geographic Focus
Pizza Port does not publish a formal geographic boundary for its donation program. However, the request form asks applicants to identify the closest Pizza Port location.
The opportunity is therefore best suited for organizations holding events near Pizza Port’s Southern California locations.
Current Pizza Port locations include:
- Solana Beach
- Carlsbad Village
- San Clemente
- Ocean Beach
- Bressi Ranch
- Imperial Beach
- Port Side in Carlsbad
- Pizza Port Tasting Room in San Marcos
Organizations in San Diego County and southern Orange County may be especially well positioned for consideration.
Applicants should clearly explain their connection to the local community and their ability to pick up an approved donation.
Eligibility Requirements
Beer donations can only be provided to an organization with current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Applicants must be prepared to provide:
- The nonprofit organization’s legal name
- Current 501(c)(3) tax identification number
- IRS nonprofit designation letter
- Donation request letter
- Description of the charitable cause or fundraising goal
- Information about the event
- Expected number of attendees
- Requested amount of beer
- Percentage of event proceeds that will benefit the charity
- Closest Pizza Port location
The donation form also asks applicants to confirm whether attendees will be of legal drinking age and whether beer will be provided to guests free of charge.
Alcohol Permit Requirement
The nonprofit organization must obtain a one-day permit from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the event.
A copy of the permit must be provided before the donated beer can be picked up.
Applicants should research the permit process well before submitting a donation request. The nonprofit is responsible for obtaining the appropriate authorization and complying with applicable alcohol service requirements.
Organizations should not assume that Pizza Port’s approval of a donation request replaces the need for an ABC permit.
Ineligible Requests
Pizza Port cannot support:
- Organizations without current 501(c)(3) status
- Requests from individuals
- Events without a qualifying nonprofit beneficiary
- Cash grant requests
- Gift card requests
- Merchandise or branded promotional-item requests
- Requests for apparel or “swag”
- Requests submitted fewer than 30 days before the event
- Events unable to obtain the required one-day ABC permit
Only beer is available through this specific donation program.
Donation Amounts
Pizza Port does not publish standard donation amounts, quantities, or product values.
Applicants must state the amount of beer they are requesting. The request should be reasonable for the anticipated event attendance and fundraising format.
Organizations should avoid requesting more product than they can legally, safely, and responsibly serve during the event.
Approval and final donation quantities are subject to product availability and Pizza Port’s community donation capacity.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Required Lead Time: At least 30 days before the event
📅 Decision Timeline: Not published
📅 Permit Deadline: A copy of the one-day ABC permit is required before pickup
Pizza Port receives a high volume of requests and may not be able to accommodate every application.
Organizations should submit requests more than 30 days in advance when possible, particularly if additional time will be needed to obtain the required permit.
Application / Request Process
All requests must be submitted through Pizza Port’s online donation form.
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Applicant name and contact information
- Event date or dates
- Organization and event name
- Charity name
- 501(c)(3) tax number
- Donation request letter
- IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter
- Type of organization or charity
- Description of the charitable cause or goal
- Number of expected guests
- Percentage of proceeds going to charity
- Requested beer amount
- Information about the required ABC permit
- Information about how the beer will be served
- Closest Pizza Port location
Applicants should clearly explain how the event will raise money or awareness for the nonprofit and how the donated beer will contribute to the event’s success.
Apply / Learn More
➡️ Submit a Pizza Port Beer Donation Request
Applicants can also identify the Pizza Port location closest to their organization or event:
Tips for a Strong Request
Organizations should submit a concise but specific donation request letter that explains:
- The nonprofit’s mission
- The population or community served
- The purpose and format of the event
- The event’s fundraising goal
- The expected number of attendees
- The percentage of proceeds benefiting the nonprofit
- The precise amount of beer requested
- How the organization will manage legal and responsible alcohol service
- The Pizza Port location closest to the event
Applicants should also begin the ABC permit process early enough to provide documentation before product pickup.
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity may be a strong fit for organizations that:
- Have current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
- Are holding a fundraising event in Southern California
- Are located near a Pizza Port brewpub or tasting location
- Need an in-kind beer donation rather than cash funding
- Expect attendees to be of legal drinking age
- Can obtain the required one-day ABC permit
- Can pick up the approved product
- Can submit the request at least 30 days before the event
Pizza Port’s donation program is best suited for established nonprofits hosting adult fundraising events where donated beer can reduce event expenses or support the overall guest experience.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling review
Required Lead Time: At least 30 days
Support Provided: Beer donations only
Cash Grants: No
Eligible Applicants: Current 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Geographic Priority: Communities near Pizza Port locations in San Diego County and southern Orange County
Permit Requirement: One-day California ABC permit required before product pickup
Best Suited For: Nonprofit galas, benefits, festivals, receptions, and other charitable fundraising events
