SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FOUNDATION
Grounded in Giving
A sustainable vineyard. A sustainable community.
A sustainable world. On a strong foundation.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2001, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is ‘Grounded in Giving.’ Creating an equitable wine community unites us as winemakers, land stewards, and wine enthusiasts alike.
OUR EVENTS
Through events like our biannual Santa Barbara Wine Auction, the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation raises funds to support our mission “Grounded in Giving.” Join us at one of our upcoming events!
SBVF HIGHLIGHT: VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
The much anticipated 4th Annual Vintners Golf Classic will take place once again at the Alisal Guest Ranch on Monday, May 19, 2025. Join us to raise funds for Community Health Centers and support our vineyard workers!
CURRENT
BENEFICIARIES
EVENT CALENDAR
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VINTNERS GOLF CLASSIC
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Vintners Golf Classic, returning once again to the exclusive Alisal Guest Ranch. Click on the link below to learn more and reserve your spot today!
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HOLIDAY HOPE
DECEMBER 2025
The 2024 Holiday Hope Campaign filled the holiday wish lists of nearly 40 of our vineyard families, thank you to all who contributed! Registration for the 2025 campaign will open this summer.
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SANTA BARBARA WINE AUCTION
TBD 2026
The biennial 2024 Santa Barbara Wine Auction raised over $850,000 and proceeds benefitted Direct Relief and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast. Check back for updates on the 2026 event!
THE BOARD
Jessica Gasca
SBVF President,
Story of Soil
Tymari LoRe
SBVF Vice President,
LoRe Consulting Group
Kristin Luis
SBVF Secretary,
Cote of Paint Wines
Douglas Margerum
SBVF Treasurer,
Margerum Wines
Alison Laslett
Tim Snider
Riley Wathen Slack
Daniel Berman
Cody Sargeant
Lily Hays
Rory Cox
Christine Doran
STAFF
Emily Byram
Events Director
emily@sbcountywines.com
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Become a Sponsor
Donate
GROUNDED IN GIVING
During the global covid pandemic, the foundation worked closely with Community Health Centers of the Central Coast to bring mobile medical units into the vineyards. Through this collaboration, more than 1,000 vineyard workers received vaccinations and healthcare.
