Apply for a Donation or Grant
Our policy for requesting a contribution from Brown-Forman is as follows:
1) All requests must be in writing on the letterhead of a non-profit organization with IRS 501 C3 certification. We do not accept verbal requests.
2) Requests MUST include the following information:
- A description of the organization, its mission and accomplishments, and the purpose of the request.
- A list of the organization's officers, directors and board members.
- A copy of IRS certification granting 501 C3 tax-exempt status.
- A list of Brown-Forman employees who currently serve on the board or actively volunteer for the organization.
- The organization's most recent annual report, audited financial statements and operating budget.
- A list of contributions and funding sources as well as amount of grants received.
3) Please state the requested sponsorship level. If this is a special event, give activity to be carried out, beneficial outcomes to be achieved, date, number of guests, and any other relevant information.
4) Your request should be addressed to:
Marty Tichenor
Brown-Forman Corporation
P.O. Box 1080
Louisville, KY 40201
No general solicitations please. Request should be tailored to Brown-Forman.
5) If a Brown-Forman employee is submitting this request, he/she should note whether they are a board member or a volunteer for this organization.
6) Most requests are reviewed on a monthly basis so it is important to submit request 4-6 months in advance of an activity.
7) A written response will be sent when a decision on the request is made.