what they call their work
what they do
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Bourbon Bottle Fundraising Events 12 activities
- Administers grantmaking program to support charitable organizationsHas raised over $1.585 million since 2019, issuing more than 100 grants to over 49 unique charities, including $84,675 distributed to 12 organizations in 2023 and specific grants funded through events like "Brackets for Bourbon" and "Father's Day Bingo Nights".
- Bourbon bottle donation and fundraising programAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon for use in fundraising activities, directing 100% of net profits from donated bottles to support core charitable causes.
- Channels net profits from bourbon-related fundraising to supported charitiesDirects 100% of net profits generated from donated bourbon bottles to core charitable partners, ensuring all proceeds from fundraising activities are used for grantmaking.
- Collects and repurposes donated bourbon bottles for fundraisingAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon from the public and uses them in fundraising events and activities to generate grant funds for charitable organizations.
- Collects donated bourbon bottles for fundraisingAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon from the public to use in fundraising events and activities, leveraging donations of product as a core part of its revenue generation model.
- Distributes grants to charitable organizations from bourbon-related fundraisingRaises funds through bourbon-themed events and donates net proceeds to a variety of charitable organizations, issuing over 100 grants to more than 50 unique charities since 2019, with total contributions exceeding $1.625 million.
- Event-Based FundraisingOrganizes and conducts various fundraising events such as "Brackets for Bourbon," "Father's Day Bingo Nights," "Summer Sprint," and "Bourbon Giving" to raise funds for specific charitable causes and organizations, including hurricane relief, cancer research, and housing initiatives.
- Event-Based FundraisingOrganizes and conducts various fundraising events such as "Brackets for Bourbon," "Father's Day Bingo Nights," "Summer Sprint," "Bourbon Giving," and "Support Our Troops" to raise funds for specific charitable causes and partner organizations. Examples include raising $10,735 for Feeding America, $4,200 for Children's Tumor Foundation and Prostate Cancer Foundation, $15,000 for Zero Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer Angels, and Bourbon Charity, over $10,000 for hurricane relief, and $7,070 for K9s For Warriors and Fisher House Foundation.
- Fundraising through Bourbon Bottle DonationsAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon, sells them, and directs 100% of net profits to support core charities. This activity has raised over $1.625 million and issued more than 100 grants to over 50 different charitable organizations since 2019.
- Fundraising through Bourbon Bottle DonationsAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon, sells them, and directs 100% of net profits to support core charities. This activity has raised over $1.625 million and issued more than 100 grants to over 50 different charitable organizations since 2019.
- Fundraising through Bourbon Donations and SalesAccepts unopened bottles of bourbon, sells them, and directs 100% of net profits to support core charities. This includes specific fundraising events like "Brackets for Bourbon" and "Father's Day Bingo Nights."
- Grantmaking and charitable fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts fundraising events such as Brackets for Bourbon, Father's Day Bingo Nights, Summer Sprint, Bourbon Giving, and Support Our Troops, raising over $1.625 million since 2019 and issuing more than 100 grants to over 50 different charitable organizations.
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Team Merchandise Store Operations 3 activities
- Merchandise Sales and FulfillmentProcesses and ships merchandise orders on a biweekly schedule, likely as another method of fundraising.
- Merchandise Sales and FulfillmentProcesses and ships merchandise orders on a biweekly schedule, contributing to the organization's operational funding or charitable contributions.
- Merchandise Sales and ShippingProcesses and ships merchandise orders on a biweekly schedule, likely as another method of fundraising or brand promotion.
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Funds and In-Kind Donation Distribution 2 activities
- Distributes public donations to charitable organizationsAllocates public donations to supported charities, with historical data showing either 80% or 100% of public donations going directly to charitable partners, depending on cost structure in a given period.
- Public donation fund distributionChannels public donations to supported charities, with either 80% or 100% of contributions going directly to charitable partners depending on funding structure, while covering operating costs with designated portions when applicable.
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Platinum Transparency Certification Support 2 activities
- Publicly demonstrates organizational transparency through third-party recognitionHas achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid & Guidestar.org, reflecting a commitment to public accountability and open sharing of financial and operational data.
- Transparency and organizational accountability reportingMaintains high standards of financial and operational transparency, recognized by Candid & Guidestar.org with the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level awarded.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Grantmaking to Charitable OrganizationsRaises funds and issues grants to a variety of charitable organizations, having raised over $1.625 million and issued more than 100 grants to over 50 unique organizations since 2019. This includes specific grants for hurricane relief, military support, and health-related causes.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BLATNER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $50K |
- BRANDON HUNT — CHAIR
- BRIAN HUNT — TREASURER
- CHARLES MURRELL — DIR. OF DONO
- CHRIS ADAMS — SECRETARY
- JOHN EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
who they work with
- All Hands & Hearts Partner — Received a grant of $5,232.50 from the Bourbon Giving fundraiser for hurricane relief.
- Bourbon Hood Network — Membership community associated with Bourbon Charity
- Bourbon Hood Partner — Membership group whose monthly and annual contributions cover Bourbon Charity's operating costs, enabling the 100% public donation model.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix Partner — Receives continued support from Bourbon Charity.
- Brandon Hunt Partner — Chairman of the Board for Bourbon Charity
- Breast Cancer Angels Partner — Received critical funding from the Summer Sprint fundraiser.
- Brian Hunt Partner — Treasurer for Bourbon Charity
- Candid & Guidestar.org Partner — Charity evaluation organization that awarded Bourbon Charity the Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Children's Tumor Foundation Partner — Charity partner that funds critical research for neurofibromatosis.
- Children's Tumor Foundation Partner — Received grants from Father's Day Bingo Nights to support their mission.
- Chris Blatner Partner — Executive Director of Bourbon Charity
- Feeding America Partner — Beneficiary of Brackets for Bourbon fundraising efforts, aiming to provide 25,000 meals.
- Fisher House Partner — Charity partner that serves military and veterans and their families.
- Fisher House Foundation Partner — Received grants from the Support Our Troops fundraiser to provide comfort homes for military & veteran families.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater LA Partner — Beneficiary of the 2025 Brackets for Bourbon fundraiser.
- K9s For Warriors Partner — Received grants from the Support Our Troops fundraiser to train shelter dogs and pair them with Veterans.
- New England Barrel Company Partner — Sponsor of the Support Our Troops fundraiser.
- Prostate Cancer Foundation Partner — Received grants from Father's Day Bingo Nights to support their mission.
- Team Rubicon Partner — Received a grant of $5,232.50 from the Bourbon Giving fundraiser for hurricane relief.
- Zero Prostate Cancer Partner — Received critical funding from the Summer Sprint fundraiser.
- charity: water Partner — Charity partner that works to bring access to clean and safe drinking water.
- charity: water Partner — Received a donation to bring access to clean and safe drinking water to people around the world.
- core charities Partner — Recipients of 100% of net profits from donated bourbon bottles.
- corporate sponsors Partner — Corporate sponsors fund overhead, inventory, and expenses to enable 100% of public donations to go to supported charities.