# Dining for Charities

The Community-Based Ecosystem Where People Save Money & Local Businesses and Nonprofits Prosper!

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/dining.for.charities
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:138030
- Last updated: 2026-06-10T05:01:06Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-10T11:18:54Z

## Quick facts
- Excited to announce that Atlanta, Mobile, and Auburn will be launching the first week of December.
- Aug 2023 named Best Charitable Hospitality Marketing Strategy Organization in 2023 by LUX Life.
- $1.1M cumulative revenue, bootstrapped. 47.28% Returning Customer Rate from 2021 through July 2023.
- 5/10/23 "Dining for Charities Day" declared in Columbus, GA recognizing 100K+ raised for charities.
- Named "The Next Big Deal" by the National Association of Broadcasters Small Market in October, 2019.
- Over 8,000 customers.
- 15% of each deal sold is donated monthly to a local charity partner in the markets we operate in.
- Over $165,000 raised for local charities as of August 2023.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:89540: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:89541: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
Join Dining for Charities as it revolutionizes the dining industry with a compelling proposition: a marketplace where every meal served is an opportunity for giving back. Our model capitalizes on the vast potential of the dining sector, delivering value to consumers through discounts, supporting local businesses, and channeling resources to charities. As we expand across the nation, this early-stage venture is a fertile ground for investors seeking to be part of a growing business with a substantial market reach and a transformative impact. With Dining for Charities, you're investing in a future where business growth and social responsibility go hand in hand, creating a legacy of positive change and profitable returns.Investing in Dining for Charities is more than a financial decision; it's a step towards becoming an integral part of a visionary business. As an investor, you're not just contributing capital; you're acquiring ownership in a company with a scalable model and a broadening national footprint. By becoming a shareholder, you gain the unique opportunity to shape and benefit from the company's future, witnessing firsthand how your investment fosters business success and societal impact.Dine with a Purpose: Every meal is a chance to support a local charity. Join us in making dining a delightful act of giving back to the community.Savor the Joy of Giving: Our initiative turns everyday dining into a powerful tool for charity. Experience the joy of knowing your meals are making a meaningful difference.Dining for Charities stands at the intersection of a substantial market opportunity and a noble mission. This is not just a charity initiative; it's a robust business model designed to flourish in the vast landscape of dining and philanthropy. By strategically aligning with restaurants and offering consumer discounts, we tap into a large market, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where every transaction benefits businesses, consumers, and charities alike. This unique model positions Dining for Charities not just as a facilitator of goodwill but as a dynamic player in a lucrative market, ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation.Join UsTransforming Meals into Missions: At Dining for Charities, we believe that a great meal can do more than just satisfy hunger—it can enrich communities and uplift lives.Culinary Compassion: Join a movement where every dish served is a step towards a more caring, connected world. Together, we can turn dining into a catalyst for positive change

## FAQ
1. **Greetings, What kind of investors are you looking for now?**
   - Tony thank you for your question. We are looking for Mission-Aligned Investors. Investors who believe in and support the mission of Dining for Charities and making a positive impact in communities through the company's initiatives. WE are looking for Investors who are willing to commit for a 3 to 5 year term. Dining for Charities is a for-profit company that gives back to every community we operate in. Our goal is to become the number one deal platform in the world. Our business plan has us b...
2. **How does my investment generate a return?**
   - Dan thank you for the question. I chose to do our capital fund raise on a crowdfund platform because I love the idea of any person being able to invest as little as $100 to be a part of Dining for Charities. I converted DFC from a LLC to a C Corp for the purpose of being able to provide stock to any investor. We are selling 180,000 shares at a pre-money valuation of $6.68 per share. Our projection has us being profitable within 15 - 22 months. Dining for Charities is a FOR-PROFIT company with...
3. **Hello, in your video you say customers buy vouchers for discounted meals "which is never an out of pocket expense for the businesses we work with thanks to our in house digital marketing and revenue share model." Can you explain how so and how your digital marketing and revenu...**
   - Felix: Thank you for your question and interest in Dining for Charities. Our deal partners agree to honor a number of deals. The deals are structured around a price that fits the deal partner. Our customers go to our Dining for Charities websites; i.e.; www.diningforcharitiesga.com to find their deals. They click on the deal (s) that they are interested in and make their purchase. At the end of every month our deal partners either receive a revenue share-back or a marketing program--depending...
4. **Bill - my wife and I have been using DFC for about 6 months now, we love the mission, and buying the vouchers. As a result, we are considering investing in DFC but could you help us understand a few aspects better? 1) When a prospective restaurant owner considers DFC, what are...**
   - Isaac: Thank you for your question and thank you for using our Dining for Charities program and helping us give back to our nonprofits in Columbus, GA. Our current nonprofit is MercyMed---a group of heath clinics that deliver healthcare for the underserved in Columbus. I appreciate your questions. Let me do my best to answer them for you. 1) Benefits to Prospective Restaurant Owners with Dining for Charities (DFC): Prospective restaurant owners benefit from DFC by receiving marketing promotio...
5. **Bill - thank you for answering my questions that I sent on 1/20/24. I have a few regarding investing in DFC too. 1) When we invest now, it is a Series A round or what series is it? 2) Are there any advantages / perks to investing in the 1st round? 3) Can we invest using IRA fu...**
   - Isaac I appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions. 1) This is a priced round through WeFunder. 2) We have a great early bird advantage for the people who invest in the first $125K. You will receive 25% more stock if your investment is part of our early bird raise. We do have added incentives for our investors for different levels of investing; For every $500 investor they receive our DFC Hat. At $5,000 you receive free shipping on all future orders. Invest $5K or more and you receiv...

## Team
- Bill Evans (Founder and CEO)
- Connor Evans ( COO/CTO)
- Kristen Nesbitt (VP of Sales)
- Shaun Patrick Hynes (Head of Customer Success)

## Recent posts
- Last Call - Dining for Charities Round Closes Today (2024-04-26T18:48:04Z)
- Final Days to Support Dining for Charities on Wefunder! (2024-04-24T16:46:35Z)
- Final Week to Invest in Dining for Charities – Don't Miss Out! (2024-04-23T14:39:29Z)
- Over 9,000 Meals Donated (2024-03-13T22:49:26Z)
- Webinar Replay - Unlock a World of Impact with Dining for Charities (2024-02-12T18:48:31Z)
- Webinar Invitation - Unlock a World of Impact with Dining for Charities (2024-02-06T21:40:46Z)
- Video - Making a Difference with Dining for Charities (2024-01-24T21:58:09Z)
- Don’t miss out: Get 25% More Shares with Dining for Charities – Limited Time Offer! (2024-01-16T23:32:02Z)
- Why Dining for Charities? (2024-01-09T19:25:05Z)
- Discover the Essence of Dining for Charities: Our New Investment One-Pager! (2024-01-05T23:27:34Z)
- Big Dreams and Bigger Steps - Here's What's Cooking at Dining for Charities! (2024-01-02T23:25:09Z)
- Big Dreams and Bigger Steps - Here's What's Cooking at Dining for Charities! (2023-12-29T10:47:03Z)
- DINING FOR CHARITIES HITS FIRST "RAISE" GOAL! (2023-10-31T21:12:01Z)
- DINING FOR CHARITIES wins best of 2023! (2023-07-26T18:01:22Z)

## Q&A
- Q: Is there any way we will ever get our investment back?
- Q: How can I get in contact with Conner Evans son of deceased Bill Evans for my investment in the now defuncted company?
- Q: The web site for Dining for Charities is down, I just found out that the owner passed in Aug 2025. How can I get my money back for the investment. I have $3,000 invested
- Q: Bill - on 4/2/24 I sent the certificates to your email address that you shared with me.
  - A: Isaac: Perfect. I will take care of this for you and your mother-in-law. Glad to make this exchange for her.
- Q: Bill - my mother in law (age 83) bought 17 gift cards thru this site (to Cici's pizza) Dec 2023 and when she went to use 1 of them at a Columbus GA Cici's Pizza they declined and said the manager told her that the new owners did not honor them. Any suggestions or ideas to help? She is frustrated and disappointed as you can imagine -
  - A: Issac thank you for the question. Unfortunately we can't control how our deal partners conduct their business, especially when new ownership transfers take place. Please take a picture of the unused certificates and send to me at bevans@diningforcharities.com for tracking purposes. Happy to exchange her certificates for her. Take a look and let me know what you would like for me to send as exchange certificates. Bill Evans Dining for Charities
- Q: Bill - thank you for answering my questions that I sent on 1/20/24. I have a few regarding investing in DFC too. 1) When we invest now, it is a Series A round or what series is it? 2) Are there any advantages / perks to investing in the 1st round? 3) Can we invest using IRA funds? 4) How do we invest and who do we contact? 5) You mentioned being profitable in 15-24 months, what kind of ROI could be possible and when? 6) Is the stock private or public now? 7) Can the stock be sold at a time of our choosing or do we have to hold it for period of time? Thanks, Isaac Tillotson
  - A: Isaac I appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions. 1) This is a priced round through WeFunder. 2) We have a great early bird advantage for the people who invest in the first $125K. You will receive 25% more stock if your investment is part of our early bird raise. We do have added incentives for our investors for different levels of investing; For every $500 investor they receive our DFC Hat. At $5,000 you receive free shipping on all future orders. Invest $5K or more and you receive 10% off on all future orders. For any investor investing $10K or more and you receive the opportunity to name our charity in your area. 3) Isaac I am looking into this for you. I will let you know what I find out. 4) You can invest on Wefunder @ www.wefunder.com/diningforcharities It’s pretty straightforward, but I would be happy to help walk you through the process. 5) I always start by saying we are a startup company and never invest more than you can afford to lose. profitability within 15-24 months. By the end of year three we believe we will have been able to return everyone’s investment back to them plus profits. The ROI will be determined by us achieving our financial goals. We are confident that we will be able to return 10x on your investment---but I am prejudiced because I own the company. At the end of 5 years, we will decide to continue growing our company; or, sell our company; or take it public. Having said that, I love our chances and our game plan. 6) This is a private offering. 7) This is a stake in a private company. An opportunity to get a stake in an early stage company, for people who believe in the long term vision. Isaac: This is a two-year play for any investor. I appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions. Thank you for your consideration and I hope you will join our family of investors at Dining for Charities. I believe we are building something very special that is also going to do a lot of good for the nonprofits that we work with. Bill Evans Founder Dining for Charities
  - A: Isaac: I got a response from WeFunder about investing from your IRA funds. Let me know if you have any questions. From my understanding, investors should be able to invest through IRA funds through equity trust. I'll outline the steps below: First Steps • Investor needs to create Wefunder account if they don't have one. • Investor needs to create an entity in their settings (https://www.wefunder.com/settings). Once you go to your settings, click Investor Information on the side menu, and then "Add Entity" under Entities. Equity Trust needs to give the investor the title of the entity so that it will show on their contract. • Investor needs to create the investment for the company they are interested in. o Investor needs to select wire as their option for payment. Wire information gets emailed to the investor and is available in their portfolio (https://www.wefunder.com/portfolio). Possible Needed Steps • Investor needs to verify their identity (required by SEC) if they haven't already done so. • Investor needs to verify their accreditation (required by SEC) when investing over $25,000 if they haven't already done so. Next Steps • Investor has to create an account with Equity Trust. • Investor needs to transfer money to Equity Trust. Last Steps • Equity Trust needs to reach out to Wefunder (support@wefunder.com or merc@wefunder.com) for the subscription agreement. • Merc will supply the agreement, Equity Trust will send the money. Hope this helps! Best, Dinki Account Manager Wefunder, Inc
- Q: Bill - my wife and I have been using DFC for about 6 months now, we love the mission, and buying the vouchers. As a result, we are considering investing in DFC but could you help us understand a few aspects better? 1) When a prospective restaurant owner considers DFC, what are the benefits to them / also why do they do it? 2) Why do owners want to do DFC when discount vouchers are so high at time profit margins on food are so low? 3) The video mentioned 15% of revenue raised goes to local charities... do partner businesses receive a share too? Thank you for your hard work, vision, effort to benefit communities, restaurants, and the buying public too. Isaac Tillotson
  - A: Isaac: Thank you for your question and thank you for using our Dining for Charities program and helping us give back to our nonprofits in Columbus, GA. Our current nonprofit is MercyMed---a group of heath clinics that deliver healthcare for the underserved in Columbus. I appreciate your questions. Let me do my best to answer them for you. 1) Benefits to Prospective Restaurant Owners with Dining for Charities (DFC): Prospective restaurant owners benefit from DFC by receiving marketing promotions for their deals. DFC helps attract new customers to partner restaurants, increasing foot traffic and revenue. Regular customers using DFC tend to increase their visits, leading to higher spending compared to before they started using DFC. Deal partners participate in DFC because they have a desire to give back to their community. 2) Motivation for Restaurant Owners Despite Low Profit Margins: Restaurant owners engage in DFC because it brings in new customers, helping to offset the challenges of low profit margins on food. Our program helps fill unused tables. DFC provides marketing support, helping deal partners promote their offerings to a wider audience. The involvement of nonprofits in promoting DFC deals to their followers further extends the reach of partner businesses, attracting new customers. appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community through DFC. Deal partners do our program because they love giving back to their community. 3) Revenue Distribution in Dining for Charities: 15% of every sale goes to our nonprofits in the market where it was raised. Deal partners receive a marketing program based on the number of deals they sell on the DFC platform. In markets without a marketing program, deal partners receive a revenue share. All our deal partners are benefactors of all the marketing that is done by Dining for Charities to promote our deals. Isaac I hope I've answered your questions for you. Happy to jump on a call with you if you have further questions. I appreciate your consideration in investing in Dining for Charities. We do have an early bird incentive right now for everyone who is part of the first $125K invested. I always want to remind anyone thinking of investing that we are a startup and there is risk in any investment. Do not invest more than you can afford to lose. Having said that, I like our chances to deliver an ROI for our investors. Our road map has of being profitable in 18 -24 months and delivering a return for our investors at that time. Regards, Bill Evans Dining for Charities
- Q: Hello, in your video you say customers buy vouchers for discounted meals "which is never an out of pocket expense for the businesses we work with thanks to our in house digital marketing and revenue share model." Can you explain how so and how your digital marketing and revenue share model works? Please break down how you, the restaurants, and the charities get paid. Thanks
  - A: Felix: Thank you for your question and interest in Dining for Charities. Our deal partners agree to honor a number of deals. The deals are structured around a price that fits the deal partner. Our customers go to our Dining for Charities websites; i.e.; www.diningforcharitiesga.com to find their deals. They click on the deal (s) that they are interested in and make their purchase. At the end of every month our deal partners either receive a revenue share-back or a marketing program--depending on the market. In some of our markets we have media companies that are our partners and our deal partners receive marketing based on the amount of deals sold on their behalf. In non-media markets the deal partner receives a revenue-share back to their business---based off their monthly sales. Our charity partner receives 15% of every sale from our Dining for Charities platform. The end of the month all parties/deal partners & charities receive a full accounting along with their checks or marketing program. Our deal partners are only out their "services" ---for our restaurant partners it would be their food costs, which typically run 18 - 32% depending on the type of restaurant. DFC does all the marketing to promote our program that sells the deals and our deal partners and charities are the benefactor of this marketing. Our charities also agree to promote the program to their followers/supporters---this is a big deal because our deal partners tell us this brings them a better customer. Please let me know if you would like to jump on a call. Happy to answer any questions for you. Bill Evans Dining for Charities bevans@diningforcharities.com
  - A: Felix I have updated our investor deck and would like to share it with you for your consideration. Please send me your email at bevans@diningforcharities.com and I will forward it to you. Thanks,
- Q: How does my investment generate a return?
  - A: Dan thank you for the question. I chose to do our capital fund raise on a crowdfund platform because I love the idea of any person being able to invest as little as $100 to be a part of Dining for Charities. I converted DFC from a LLC to a C Corp for the purpose of being able to provide stock to any investor. We are selling 180,000 shares at a pre-money valuation of $6.68 per share. Our projection has us being profitable within 15 - 22 months. Dining for Charities is a FOR-PROFIT company with a mission of giving 15% of every sale to nonprofits in the markets the money is raised in. DFC is currently in 7 markets and we are adding Mobile, Auburn, and Atlanta in the next 3 - 6 weeks. Our goal is to be in 100 markets in the U.S. by the end of 2024 and in 200 markets by end of 2025, with the goal of going global. I have a background of 51 years--just started my 52nd year in broadcasting. For the past 33 years I've run TV stations all over the country. I've operated stations with revenues of $5 Mil to $25 Mil and have had as many as 150 employees under my direction at one time. In my media background I ran very successful deal platforms and in 2018 developed Dining for Charities. Everyone loves the concept and mission of Dining for Charities. It is a program that should be in every city across the country. Dan I would be happy to jump on a call with you. Feel free to reach out to me at bevans@diningforcharities.com. Thank you for your consideration to go on this journey with us. Bill Evans Founder Dining for Charities
  - A: Dan: Because you showed interest in possibly investing in Dining for Charities I wanted to make sure you saw our update. Let me know if I can answer any questions for you. HERE IS WHAT IS COOKING AT DINING FOR CHARITIES---- I hope this message finds you all as excited as I am about the journey ahead for Dining for Charities. We've got some thrilling news and updates to share, and I can't wait to dive in with you all. Sky's the Limit! Let's start with something big. Did you know the Digital Coupons Market is projected to hit a whopping $29.77 Billion annually by 2031? And here's our bold vision: we're aiming for 10% of those revenues. Think about the incredible good we could do for our nonprofits every year. It's about more than just business; it's about fostering a community that supports local businesses while giving back. That's the miracle we're working towards every day at Dining for Charities. New Horizons on the Web Our new website is set to launch in early January. It's more than just a fresh look; it's about creating a space where convenience and purpose meet, enhancing your experience and making every interaction smoother. This is a massive overhaul of our infrastructure and will be part of consolidating our separate markets all into a single source for future expansion. Stay tuned! Expanding Our Reach We're not just growing; we're thriving! New cities are opening up in Atlanta, Brookstone, Alpharetta, Mobile, Auburn, and Santa Maria, CA. And that's just the beginning. We're also in talks with cities like St. Louis, KC, Minneapolis, Victorville, TX, and Redding, CA. Our mission is to spread the Dining for Charities spirit far and wide, and the team is making significant progress on our growth strategy. Giving Back, One Meal at a Time January is set to be a heartwarming month as we present checks to Columbus charities. It's a proud moment for all of us, seeing the tangible difference our collective efforts make. And with our upcoming corporate partnership with the Giving Kitchen, we're poised to leave an even larger footprint. Stay tuned for exciting developments in the first half of January! Embracing Diversity Inclusion is at the heart of our mission. That's why I'm thrilled to announce that Dining for Charities will soon be available in Spanish, thanks to a partnership that we should be able to announce sometime in January. We're committed to reaching out to every member of our community, ensuring everyone can be part of this amazing journey. What's Next? There's so much more on the horizon, and I'm eager to share every update with you. But let's keep some surprises up our sleeve for now. Just know that with every step we take, we're moving closer to making a profound impact. Join Us on This Journey As we continue to grow and make a difference, we invite you to be more than just a spectator. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special. By investing in Dining for Charities, you're not just investing in a company; you're investing in a vision of community, support, and giving back. Let's make this vision a reality together. Visit our investment page https://wefunder.com/diningforcharities to learn how you can join us in this exciting venture. Here's to our big dreams, bold steps, and the incredible journey we're on together. Your passion, support, and belief in this mission are what drive us forward. Let's keep this momentum going and turn these dreams into our shared reality. Please let me know if you have any questions and have a Happy New Year! With gratitude and excitement, Bill Evans
- Q: Greetings, What kind of investors are you looking for now?
  - A: Tony thank you for your question. We are looking for Mission-Aligned Investors. Investors who believe in and support the mission of Dining for Charities and making a positive impact in communities through the company's initiatives. WE are looking for Investors who are willing to commit for a 3 to 5 year term. Dining for Charities is a for-profit company that gives back to every community we operate in. Our goal is to become the number one deal platform in the world. Our business plan has us being able to be able to provide our investors with a return within 18 months after we are funded. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss this opportunity. Bill Evans Dining for Charities bevans@diningforcharities.com