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.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

 

  • 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: 270

  • Average scholarship awarded: $1368

  • Grants total to date: $365,285

  • Average applicants per quarter: 12

  • Gender distribution: 42% Female, 55% Male, 3% Non-binary

  • Recipient demographics: 60% non-caucasian

  • Average age of applicants: 40

  • Average income of applicants: $50,372

  • Percentage unemployed / employed: 33% / 67%

  • Foundation’s expense ratio: ~9%

For more details, take a look at our 2024 Impact Report.

We’d Love to Speak With You

Please reach out to our President, Ana Keller or call 707.738.8540 if you are interested in supporting this important and incredibly impactful effort.

 

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