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. For 2025, SCVF is proud to partner with K-3 Innovation to grant funding for expansion of their  K-3 Proficiency Project in Sonoma County. 

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.

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Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization operating as a public charity. Tax ID No. 68-0175790. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution.

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 philanthropic 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. Your tax-deductible donation will change so many lives!

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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 nonprofit 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 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.

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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 to participate with:

Wine sales
Menu item
Event sales
Other products, etc.

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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

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Select a one-time or 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.

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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 in grant funding.

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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.

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