Bring your crew to Kraken for a day of fun that gives back.
Every game, every skate, every slice — all for a great cause.

PLAY FOR A PURPOSE

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Dine for Dollars

15% Back to the Community

Kraken is more than a place to play — it’s where connection, laughter, and community come alive.

We’re proud to partner with local 501(c)(3) organizations through our Play for a Purpose Give-Back Days.

On your selected date, 15% of all eligible sales go directly to your organization, helping you fuel the good work that keeps DC strong.

Play TOGETHER, make a difference

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Please submit your request at least three weeks in advance.

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Apply for a give-back day
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Good Times That Give Back

From pickleball rallies and skate sessions to axe-throwing parties, every Kraken experience can make a difference.

Your supporters just show up, play, and enjoy — we’ll handle the rest.

You’ll also get custom digital flyers and social media graphics to help you spread the word and boost turnout.

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Who We Partner With

We proudly support community-driven groups, including:

  • Schools & PTAs (K–12 booster clubs, student groups)

  • College & University Organizations (clubs, councils, affinity groups)

  • Youth Sports & Teams (pickleball, skating, cheer, etc.)

  • Neighborhood Nonprofits (food banks, shelters, rescue orgs)

  • Environmental & Sustainability Projects

  • Community Associations & Coalitions

Give-Back Day Guidelines

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How it Works

On your Community Give-Back Day, your supporters can join in two simple ways:

  1. Play with Us – Guests just mention your group at the bar, and their purchase will count toward your fundraiser.

  2. Book Online – Supporters can also enter a special promo code we provide when placing online booking.

Community Days must reach a $100 minimum for donations to be processed.
If the minimum isn’t met, we’ll provide a donation card in support of your organization.

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Eligibility

We love working with groups that reflect Kraken’s values and commitment to community. At this time, we cannot host fundraisers for:

  • Personal causes (medical expenses, tuition, travel, scholarships)

  • For-profit businesses or startups

  • Religious organizations raising funds for religious purposes

  • Political or lobbying groups

  • Individual study abroad, gap year, or personal enrichment programs

  • Any request that doesn’t align with our community giving standards

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Inclusion

Kraken will not partner with organizations that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation, or religious belief.

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Let’s Make an Impact Together

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Upload your 501(c)(3) letter and W-9 directly through the form.

Request a community give-back day
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Community Day FAQs

  • We review applications within 10 business days.

  • At this time, Community Give-Back Days are limited to officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Not sure if your group qualifies? Check with your organization’s leadership or visit irs.gov to confirm.  

  • What is a federal Tax ID number (EIN)? 
    This is a unique nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your organization for tax purposes. 

    What if I don’t have one? 
    Check if your group falls under a larger organization (like a school district or umbrella nonprofit) that can provide one. 

    My EIN has fewer or more than nine digits. 
    All EINs should be exactly nine digits. Double-check with your organization or the IRS to confirm. 

    The tax info I submitted doesn’t match. 
    Make sure your organization’s legal name matches IRS records exactly—including details like “Inc.” or “Incorporated.” 

    I submitted the wrong EIN. What should I do? 
    No problem—use the contact link in your confirmation email to send the correct information. 

    Do I need to resubmit my EIN each year? 
    Yes, to keep everything up to date, we ask returning organizations to resubmit current tax info annually.