Help us support the next generation of
wine and hospitality professionals.
Become a sponsor.
Our Mission
Provide underserved and BIPOC communities with funding to further their professional wine educations, raise their earning power, and increase industry diversity.
Our Sponsors Include:
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
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You’re helping us change the game for the industry.
Sponsors at this level receive:
• Custom, full-day wine country experience led by Alder Yarrow
• Wine acquisition consultation with a Master Sommelier
• Shadow-the-winemaker experience at Tobias Glen Vineyards
• up to 10 seats/tickets at any of our events
• Ability to specify custom scholarship criteria
• Named scholarships
• Most prominent placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs
• Logo/named presence in any advertising and marketing
• Press release mention(s)
• Verbal acknowledgment at all our events -
You are truly dedicated to making an impact on the industry.
Sponsors at this level receive:
• Private dinner for 8 people with wine pairings and guided tasting by David Glancy or Alder Yarrow
• Free 2-hour expert cellar evaluation by Enotrias Elite Sommelier Services (virtual, or in-person within immediate SF Bay Area)
• up to 6 seats/tickets at any of our events
• Ability to specify custom scholarship criteria
• Named scholarships
• Prominent placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs
• Press release mention
• Verbal acknowledgment at an event -
You are committed to providing valuable help to an industry in need.
Sponsors at this level receive:• Free 2-hour expert cellar evaluation by Enotrias Elite Sommelier Services (virtual, or in-person within immediate SF Bay Area)
• 4 tickets to one of our events
• Ability to specify custom scholarship criteria
• Named scholarships
• Logo placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs
• Press release mention
• Verbal acknowledgment at an event -
You are supporting the education and career advancement of 15 hospitality professionals.
Sponsors at this level receive:
• 2 tickets to one of our events
• Ability to specify custom scholarship criteria
• Named scholarships
• Logo placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs
• Press release mention
• Verbal acknowledgment at an event -
You are supporting the education and career advancement of 5 or more hospitality professionals.
Sponsors at this level receive:
• Named scholarships
• Logo placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs -
You are supporting the education and career advancement of three hospitality professionals.
Sponsors at this level receive:
• Logo placement on our website as a sponsor
• Social media shout-outs
We accept in-kind wine donations
If you’d rather donate wine instead of cash, we are happy to receive a selection of wine from your collection or from your production. We partner with The Legacy Cellar Foundation to turn in-kind wine donations into the maximum amount of cash possible. Please inquire if you’d like to explore this avenue for your sponsorship.
Relevant Facts About the Foundation
Scholarships awarded to date: 163
Average scholarship awarded: $1492
Grants total to date: $243,184
Average applicants per quarter: 14
Gender distribution: 59.3% Female, 39.5% Male
Recipient demographics: 70.5% non-caucasian
Average age of applicants: 44
Average income of applicants: $50,231
Percentage unemployed / employed: 36.4% / 63.6%
Foundation’s expense ratio: ~12%
We’d Love to Speak With You
Please reach out to our Fundraising Chair, Cheryl Halloran or call 408.806.3757 if you are interested in supporting this important and incredibly impactful effort.
