5th Annual Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction | DonationMatch

5th Annual Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction

Other Event Type for American Legion Carrollton, TX
Sep 13, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Deadline: September 1, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $6,000
Expected Attendance 150
Reach 2,000
Ticket Price $15
Metro Area Dallas, TX
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category W - Public & Societal Benefit
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Announcement Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 5-11 Years 12-17 Years
Special Populations Health Conscious
Description

Our annual Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction—our largest fundraiser—raised over $5,000 this year, allowing us to continue vital programs for veterans and their families.

About American Legion Post 597:
Our Post is a welcoming space where veterans, families, friends, and the community come together to support those who’ve served. Each year, the American Legion 597 Family—veterans, their families, and affiliated groups—contribute over 15,000 volunteer hours to programs like:

Boys and Girls State
National Veterans Arts Festival
Sweats for Vets
Christmas for Kids
Operation Purple Camp
Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
Dallas Life Homeless Shelter
Birdwell Foundation for PTSD
Why Sponsor Us?
Your support helps us expand these critical programs and make a greater impact. In return, we’ll recognize your generosity on social media and at our events, with additional recognition opportunities available upon request.

We’d love to discuss how your sponsorship can align with your goals while making a real difference for veterans, military families, and our community.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or for more details about our sponsorship levels.

American Legion Post 597
1024 S Elm St.,
Carrollton, TX 75006