Wine Enthusiast Companies, composed of Wine Enthusiast Media and Wine Enthusiast Commerce, was founded in 1979. For more than 40 years, Wine Enthusiast Companies has been committed to giving back to communities in need. Its founders, Adam and Sybil Strum, have long supported organizations promoting health, the environment, gender equality, the arts, and funds that help the wine and food worlds during crises.
From local communities to wine industry initiatives, Wine Enthusiast Companies strives to help those in need. Since inception, the company has sponsored events such as Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation of Greater New York City, participated in scholarship funds for aspiring wine industry women via the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, partnered with community organizations like Rebuild Wine Country to rebuild homes after devastating fires, and donated funds to non-profits like Corazón Healdsburg to break cycles of poverty and improve quality of life for families facing injustice.
As a commerce company, Wine Enthusiast Companies often holds charity specials to donate a percentage of all retail sales to benefit organizations such as the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Rethink Food when the COVID-19 pandemic struck the restaurant and hospitality industry.
As a media company, Wine Enthusiast Companies creates membership-matching programs for non-profit organizations like the Association of African American Vintners to promote awareness of African American vintners and create opportunities for BIPOC professionals.
As an employee-driven company, Wine Enthusiast Companies has launched employee-match campaigns and educational courses to benefit organizations including Sunflower of Peace and Right To Be. Other employee initiatives include a cork recycling program with ReCORK, holiday drives for local food banks, and volunteering at animal shelters.
To submit a charity or partnership opportunity for consideration, contact Bonnary Lek, Director of Public Relations for Wine Enthusiast Companies.
Meet Our Charity Partners:
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Association of African American Vintners
Columbia Law School – The Center for Gender & Sexuality Law
Hudson River Sloop ClearwaterÂ
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
