Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
Creating a County Where All Can Live, Work and Thrive
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is an accredited 501c(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988. Our mission is to harness the power of philanthropy to create positive change in our community.
The proceeds donated to SCVF will continue to support Sonoma County nonprofits focused on the areas of education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, arts & culture and emergency response.
SCVF elevates lives to cultivate a vibrant and diverse Sonoma County with proceeds from year-round philanthropic giving by its community of SCVF Changemakers and its annual Sonoma County Wine Celebration.
Community Foundation Sonoma County aids SCVF in the grant application process and more, providing a valuable service to the community as a liaison for nonprofits.
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Community Grants
Community Grants are broadly accessible, responsive grants that address pressing needs in Sonoma County. In the past six years grants have been distributed to over 430 organizations dedicated to education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture.
Emergency Relief Fund
The SCVF Emergency Relief Fund was established in 2017 to address the immediate needs of our local community impacted by a natural disaster and other emergencies in a timely manner. This fund adapts to the needs of the Sonoma County community as unfortunate situations arise.
What does it mean to be a SCVF Changemaker?
You Can Make A Difference in Sonoma County
SCVF Changemakers are generous supporters who provide donations and funding to our foundation, which enables our Community Grants, Emergency Relief Fund, and other programming. Whether you are able to sign up for the monthly giving program, donate once a year or attend our charity auction, every dollar matters. You are changing so many lives by donating to the foundation!
Why is it important to be a SCVF Changemaker?
Supporting SCVF is important because it directly impacts the needs of our local community and offers support throughout Sonoma County.
While the requests for assistance have never been greater, becoming involved in our SCVF and making a difference in the lives of so many has never been easier.
Every dollar raised supports SCVF’s efforts to provide crucial funding to hundreds of Sonoma County non-profit organizations and provide immediate assistance to our communities and those in need during times of environmental challenges.
How can you get involved?
Whether you are an individual donor or a business, there are multiple opportunities to get involved and make an impact.
SCVF Individual Changemaker
As an SCVF Individual Changemaker looking to give back to your community, you will have the ability to make a one-time donation or set up recurring donations either monthly or yearly to support community initiatives in Sonoma County.
SCVF Business Changemaker
As a company looking to give back to Sonoma County, become a SCVF Business Changemaker. There are easy ways to customize how you would like to submit donations while providing a convenient and “best fit” for your business. No matter the size of your business or donation, we are here to support and help guide you to maximize your contributions.
SCVF Business Changemakers is where community and businesses come together to change lives!
As a SCVF Business Changemaker, you can customize your level of giving! Here are some examples of how your business could participate.
Select a product you wish to participate with:
- Wine sales
- Menu item
- Event sales
- Other products, etc
Select one of the following:
- A percentage of sales you wish to donate to SCVF from each product/service sale
- A specific designated flat dollar value
Select a one time donation or a recurring donation:
- For a recurring donation, options include weekly, monthly, or yearly gifting.
SCVF will assist and help promote and support your efforts through marketing efforts, email campaigns, social media posts, website listings, radio promotions and additional promotions at Sonoma County Vintners or Sonoma County Vintners Foundation events! Our team is here to help guide and support you.
For more information on becoming a SCVF Business Changemaker and to set up your customized donation, please contact our Director of Partnerships & Foundation Programs.
Sonoma County Wine Celebration
The annual Live Auction, held on the Saturday during the three-day Sonoma County Wine Celebration, will continue to raise critical funds for our Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) to support local nonprofit organizations and help those in our community who are most in need. Since its inception, the Sonoma County Wine Auction has distributed more than $43 million as grants for education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, arts & culture, as well as our emergency relief fund. Our latest distribution funded 35 grants for education & literacy, health & human services, the environment, and arts & culture.
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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Values Statements
Caring: We believe in passionately serving those in need in Sonoma County.
Responsive: We believe in adapting to the ever-changing needs of our diverse community.
Community: We believe in fostering a place where we collaborate with and care for our neighbors.
Purposeful: We believe that our gifting provides critical support that benefits those most in need in our county.
