Expanding horizons in the wine industry through enrichment, trips, scholarships, & education.
SommFoundation’s mission is to assist in the education and professional development of people working in the wine and spirits business. We help professionals develop their skills, knowledge, and competency through scholarships, mentorships, and enrichment opportunities.
What is SommFoundation?
SommFoundation is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, committed to assisting beverage professionals to achieve their full potential.
Enrichment & Scholarship
SommFoundation supports the sommelier industry in two main ways - through enrichment trips and scholarships.
SommFoundation, subsidized by sponsors and fundraising efforts, provides educational trips (virtual and in-person) to domestic and international wine and spirits regions. It is imperative that beverage professionals have the opportunity to visit vineyards and distilleries around the world in order to give them context and expertise.
We have awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships and sent over 1,100 individuals on educational trips around the world. Scholarships range from $500-$5000.
“Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy”
— Alexander Fleming, bacteriologist who discovered Penicillin
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