Double D Foundation Raises $915,000 at Georgia Banquet
The 2026 banquet supporting shooting teams across Georgia was held October 15 at Daniel Defense headquarters in Black Creek.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Double D Foundation raised $915,000 in gross proceeds at its 2026 Annual Georgia Banquet, held October 15 at Daniel Defense headquarters in Black Creek. The funds support the foundation's work with shooting teams and organizations across Georgia.
Why it matters
The foundation supports hundreds of shooting teams and organizations serving more than 10,000 participants annually, and the banquet proceeds are directed toward their operational needs. The event underscores the role of private fundraising in sustaining youth and community shooting sports programs in Georgia.
The banquet produced $915,000 in gross proceeds, which is part of more than $5.6 million raised through events, sweepstakes, and corporate partnerships since the foundation's 2021 founding. The foundation has committed 100% of net banquet proceeds to teams, though the net figure was not reported.
The players
Double D Foundation
A nonprofit founded in 2021 by Cindy Daniel that supports shooting teams and organizations across Georgia through fundraising events and corporate partnerships.
Pete Brownell
The keynote speaker at the 2026 banquet and recipient of the foundation's Patriot Award.
Daniel Defense
A firearms manufacturer whose headquarters in Black Creek, Georgia hosted the 2026 banquet.
The details
Pete Brownell served as keynote speaker and received the foundation's 2026 Patriot Award, which recognizes leadership in protecting the Second Amendment and expanding participation in shooting sports. Corporate partners for 2026 are Patriot Mobile, Brownells Foundation, and Davidson's.
Timeline
2021: Cindy Daniel founds the Double D Foundation.
October 15, 2026: Annual Georgia Banquet held at Daniel Defense headquarters in Black Creek.
Season Trajectory
The $915,000 raised at this banquet adds to the more than $5.6 million the Double D Foundation has raised since its 2021 founding through events, sweepstakes, and corporate partnerships. The result extends a fundraising pattern built around its annual Georgia gatherings.
Funds raised at the banquet will be used to provide ammunition, targets, safety equipment, and other assistance to teams and organizations throughout Georgia. Individuals interested in supporting shooting teams can engage with the foundation through its events and partnerships.
The takeaway
Sustained donations from sponsors, attendees, and volunteers have allowed the Double D Foundation to provide direct material support to shooting teams. Readers interested in youth and community shooting sports can look for similar local fundraising efforts in their own communities.
Further reading
Explore more Georgia philanthropy coverage to see how charitable giving supports community organizations in the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 22 - WJCL Savannah.
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