Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Nonprofit Donations & Event Sponsorships
Corporate Donations and Sponsorships Supporting Nonprofit Fundraisers, Animal Welfare, Veterans, Food Security, and Community Causes
Tito’s Handmade Vodka supports nonprofit organizations through charitable donations and event sponsorships as part of its Love, Tito’s philanthropic initiative. The company partners with organizations addressing animal wellbeing, veteran services, food insecurity, environmental issues, and other community needs.
Donation and sponsorship requests are accepted throughout the year through an online application. Organizations must submit requests at least 30 days before their event, and eligible events generally must serve adults ages 21 and older.
Organization: Tito’s Handmade Vodka / Love, Tito’s
Support Type: Corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations
Geographic Focus: United States; international nonprofit partnerships also supported
About the Funder
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is an Austin, Texas-based spirits company founded by Bert “Tito” Beveridge.
The company’s philanthropic efforts are organized through Love, Tito’s, which supports charitable organizations and community initiatives across the United States and internationally.
What began with donations to local fundraising events has grown into a broad philanthropic program supporting thousands of nonprofit organizations.
Love, Tito’s focuses on helping organizations advance their missions through charitable partnerships, event support, employee involvement, and community initiatives.
What This Program Supports
Tito’s supports nonprofits across a variety of charitable missions, with particular interest in the following areas.
Animal Welfare & Pet Services
Through its Vodka for Dog People initiative, Tito’s supports organizations working to improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
Potential areas of alignment include animal rescue, shelter services, pet wellbeing, and animal-related charitable fundraising events.
Veterans & Military Families
Tito’s supports nonprofit organizations serving veterans and their families, including initiatives that help veterans transition to civilian life and access essential services.
Hunger Relief & Food Security
Organizations addressing food insecurity, hunger, and access to nutritious food are among Tito’s charitable priorities.
Support may include nonprofit fundraising events benefiting food banks, hunger relief organizations, and community food assistance programs.
Food & Beverage Industry
Tito’s also supports charitable organizations and initiatives benefiting people working in the food and beverage industry.
Environmental Conservation
Environmental organizations and initiatives focused on conservation, sustainability, and protecting natural resources may align with the company’s philanthropic interests.
Community-Based Charitable Events
Tito’s considers nonprofit fundraising events supporting a wide variety of charitable missions.
Events should provide opportunities for appropriate adult participation and align with the company’s event sponsorship guidelines.
Eligible Support Types
Nonprofit Event Sponsorships
Tito’s considers sponsorship requests for qualifying nonprofit events and fundraising activities.
Because Tito’s is an alcoholic beverage company, supported events generally must:
- Be intended for attendees ages 21 and older
- Provide an opportunity to serve cocktails
- Include activities that are safe to participate in while consuming alcohol
- Benefit an eligible charitable organization
In-Kind Donations
Tito’s considers product and other in-kind donation requests for eligible nonprofit events.
The specific type and value of any contribution are determined individually.
Other Philanthropic Partnerships
Through Love, Tito’s, the company also supports broader charitable initiatives, including community improvement projects, animal welfare programs, disaster relief, and research-related partnerships.
These activities are distinct from the standard event donation request process and should not be interpreted as an open grant program.
Important: Tito’s states that it does not currently offer grants through its general philanthropic application.
Eligibility & Preferences
Tito’s primarily supports registered nonprofit organizations.
Eligible organizational classifications include:
- 501(c)(3) public charities
- 501(c)(3) private foundations
- 501(c)(3) private operating foundations
Depending on the organization’s mission and proposed activity, Tito’s may also consider:
- 501(c)(4) organizations
- 501(c)(6) organizations
- 501(c)(8) organizations
For event sponsorships, applicants should demonstrate that:
- The event benefits a registered charitable organization
- Attendees are at least 21 years old
- There is an appropriate opportunity to serve cocktails
- Activities are compatible with responsible alcohol consumption
- The request is submitted at least one month before the event
Dog-friendly charitable events may be particularly well aligned with Tito’s philanthropic interests.
Geographic Eligibility
Tito’s supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States and has philanthropic partnerships internationally.
The standard donation request application does not publish a state-by-state eligibility restriction.
International applicants should confirm whether their proposed event or initiative can be supported under applicable local requirements.
Ineligible Requests
Tito’s does not support:
- Personal celebrations, including birthdays and weddings
- Bachelor or bachelorette parties
- Fundraisers benefiting individual people
- Fundraisers benefiting individual pets
- Events where youth are the primary audience
- Events that do not meet the company’s responsible alcohol-related event guidelines
- Donation or sponsorship requests submitted fewer than 30 days before the event
Requests may also be declined because of scheduling conflicts, legal restrictions, limited resources, or misalignment with the company’s philanthropic priorities.
Tito’s does not currently offer general charitable grants through this application.
Funding / Donation Amounts
Tito’s does not publish standard donation amounts, sponsorship levels, or product quantities.
The form and value of support depend on the event, charitable purpose, applicable legal requirements, and available resources.
Applicants should not assume that financial sponsorship or a particular type of product donation will be available.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Rolling / ongoing
📅 Minimum Lead Time: At least 30 days before the event
📅 Recommended Lead Time: Apply several months in advance whenever possible
📅 Typical Review Timing: Approximately two to three months before the event date
📅 Notification: Applicants receive an update after their request has been reviewed
Organizations submitting requests more than four months before an event should be aware that Tito’s may not review the application until the event is approximately two to three months away.
Application / Request Process
All requests must be submitted through Tito’s online Donation Request Form.
Applicants should be prepared to provide details about their organization, charitable mission, proposed event, requested support, and event date.
Supporting documents may include:
- Completed W-9
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
- Most recent IRS Form 990
- Event sponsorship packet
Important Upload Requirement: The combined size of uploaded supporting documents must not exceed 2 MB.
Tito’s recommends completing the form using a desktop computer and Google Chrome if applicants encounter technical difficulties.
Requests must be received at least one month before the event.
Apply / Learn More: https://www.titosvodka.com/donation
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is particularly well suited for organizations that:
- Host fundraising events for adults ages 21 and older
- Support animal welfare, rescue, or pet-related causes
- Serve veterans and military families
- Address hunger and food insecurity
- Support the food and beverage industry
- Advance environmental conservation
- Can incorporate an appropriate cocktail-serving opportunity into their event
- Are seeking charitable event sponsorships or in-kind donations rather than traditional grants
Tito’s Handmade Vodka’s nonprofit donation program provides an opportunity for eligible organizations to seek support for fundraising events while building relationships with a company that has a longstanding commitment to charitable giving.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Rolling / ongoing
Minimum Lead Time: 30 days
Typical Review Timing: Two to three months before the event
Eligible Organizations: Primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofits; certain other nonprofit classifications may be considered
Event Requirements: Generally 21+ with an opportunity to serve cocktails
Support Type: Corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations
Cash Grants: Not currently offered
Best Suited For: Nonprofits organizing adult charitable fundraising events, particularly those supporting animals, veterans, food security, and environmental causes