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: 204

  • Average scholarship awarded: $1400

  • Grants total to date: $299,695

  • Average applicants per quarter: 12

  • Gender distribution: 56% Female, 42% Male, 2% 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%

We’d Love to Speak With You

Please reach out to our Vice President, Alder Yarrow or call 415.730.3209 if you are interested in supporting this important and incredibly impactful effort.

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