Join Us in Supporting Local Charities
empowering local charities
Our Impact
An investment in The Empty Bottle Fund empowers community-driven events that generate meaningful, sustainable support for organizations like DC Central Kitchen.
$100k+
funds raised and donated to DC Central Kitchen
21
successful Sundress Festivals
1000+
attendees annually
our strategic value
Why Fund Us?
✓ Direct-to-program funding
100 percent of donations are allocated directly to our program expenses.
With an all-volunteer Board of Directors, we have zero overhead, which allows us to maximize our impact.
✓ Deep Engagement
Our Board of Directors is 100% invested in the mission.
Our combined professional experience spans decades across diverse fields including technology, nonprofit leadership, hospitality management, business transformation, and community service.
✓ Operational excellence
- Legal Compliance – 100% adherence to Form 990 filing, By-Laws & voting procedures
- Financial Transparency – monthly reconciliation & expense tracking
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure submitted annually by the Board
- Standard Operating Procedures – information technology, finances, fundraising, records retention
A Smart Investment
An investment in The Empty Bottle Fund amplifies the work of local DC nonprofits by powering community-driven events that generate meaningful, sustainable support for organizations like DC Central Kitchen.
✓ Tax Deductible
✓ flexible Donation Options
The Power of your Partnership
Donation Instructions
Donate Online
Make an online payment here.
Donate by Check
Make checks payable to Empty Bottle Fund and mail to: 1105 Kenyon Street NW, #B, DC , Washington 20010.
Donate Stock
Donating stock to a 501(c)(3) organization offers unique advantages to both donors and the charity they are supporting, including: reducing capital gains taxes and maximizing charitable deductions. The Process is simple:
- Call your Financial Advisor/Firm to ensure they can perform electronic delivery of securities to the Empty Bottle Fund account.
- Your Financial Advisor/Firm may request additional information from us including:
- Broker (PNC Bank)
- Account Name ( Empty Bottle Fund)
- DTC Clearing number
- Account number
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