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Est.

2003

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

SommFoundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $23.2K in grants paid to 1 grantee in 2019. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PURPOSE OF THE SommFoundation IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED STANDARDS OF BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. THE SommFoundation WILL FUND THE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN THE SERVICE OF WINE, SPIRITS, AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHO ARE SEEKING TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PROFESSION BY PURSUING THE EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK NECESSARY TO ATTAIN THE STATUS OF MASTER SOMMELIER.
Total Funding Given
$23.2K
2019
Grantees funded
2019
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$38.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$53.8K
S
Stephanie Caraway
Board Member
T
Tye Tavaras
Board Member
S
Shilah Salmon
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SommFoundation?
No. SommFoundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SommFoundation give?
SommFoundation primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SommFoundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SommFoundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $39 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SommFoundation make each year?
In 2019, SommFoundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $23 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SommFoundation fund recently?
In 2024, SommFoundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Court of Master Sommeliers Americas Julie C Theobald Executive Director. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SommFoundation?
SommFoundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.