Brown Bottling Group is pleased to announce that one lucky charity will win $10,000 in the return of our summertime fundraiser called “Pick Your Charity.” This exciting opportunity is presented along with Dr Pepper & Canada Dry!

Beginning Wednesday, May 23, 2018, through noon CST on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, entries from charitable organizations will be accepted on this site. To enter, the following three items must be submitted through this site: 

1. A simple video no longer than 90 seconds stating how $10,000 would change your charity's outlook on 2018;
2. An essay of 500 words or less about your charity's goals for 2018 and how $10,000 would help;
3. And an EPS file of your logo to be included on signage and social/web advertising should your charity be selected.

A community foundation or charity may participate only if the organization:

• is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code) as an educational or a charitable organization on the date of application;
• was qualified for tax exempt status under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) (Internal Revenue Code) as an educational or a charitable organization during the one calendar year that immediately precedes the start date of this promotional contest, which is June 1, 2017.
• unless federally exempt, has a current Internal Revenue Service Form 990 on file with the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, or, if the Internal Revenue Service has granted a filing extension for the current year, has on file that form for the immediately preceding year;
• is directed by a voluntary board of directors or local advisory board whose majority of members are residents of the state;
• does not make grants or contributions to an organization that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4) or (6);
• is not a politically-driven organization or cause.

Following the nomination period, a group of community judges will select the top three finalists to be featured in the “Pick Your Charity” promotion that will run at select grocery locations in central Mississippi from July 5 to August 8. Each time a customer purchases Dr Pepper or Canada Dry products at select central Mississippi grocery stores, a dollar from each case sold will be donated to the winning charity. The winner will be determined through votes received from your supporters during that same period on a revamped version of this website. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at comments@browngroup.net.