Beneficiaries
2025 - $165,000 Raised!
2025 In Review
Photo by Coel Mayer
A Letter from the Executive Committee:
2025 was marked by a major milestone for us: thanks to your continued support, the Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation officially surpassed $1 million for our beloved Big Sur community!
Since establishing the Foundation as a non-profit in 2016, our mission has remained steadfast: To give back to the community that makes Big Sur such a special place. Through events like the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival, the Big Sur Fashion Show, and the Ferrari Event at The Barnyard, we've been able to raise vital funds that directly support local nonprofits and community-driven projects. These funds help provide essential services such as health, safety, education and the arts.
We couldn't have reached this incredible milestone without the generosity of supporters like you. As a volunteer-run organization, every dollar raised goes directly toward making a positive impact on the lives of Big Sur residents.
Our Foundation's efforts continue to be about more than just fundraising—it's about creating meaningful connections and making lasting relationships. Whether it’s through our signature events or pop-up collaborations we are proud to be a part of such a passionate and caring community.
With much gratitude,
Aengus, Elsa, Matt and the BSFW Team
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $4,000
Big Sur Fire - $32, 000
Big Sur Grange - $4,000
Big Sur Health Center - $35,000
Big Sur Historical Society - $3,000
Big Sur Park School - $8,000
Big Sur Softball - $2,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $5,000
Captain Cooper School - Parent's Club: $8,000
Emile Norman Foundation - $5,000
Esselen Tribe of Monterey County- Big Sur Land Maintenance & Cultural Events - $5,000
Keep Big Sur Wild - $5,000
MidCoast Fire Brigade - $14,000
Pacific Valley School - $8,000
The Big Share - $ 8,000
The Henry Miller Memorial Library - $12,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $5,000
Whole Hearted Community Song Circles - $2,000
2024 - $202,000 Raised!
2024 In Review
Photo by Evynn LeValley
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $5,000
Big Sur Fire - $42, 000
Big Sur Grange - $5,000
Big Sur Health Center - $48,000
Big Sur Historical Society - $4,000
Big Sur Park School - $10,000
Big Sur Softball - $3,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $8,000
Captain Cooper School - Parent's Club: $10,000
Esselen Tribe of Monterey County- Big Sur Land Maintenance & Cultural Events - $6,000
Keep Big Sur Wild - $3,000
MidCoast Fire Brigade - $16,000
Pacific Valley School - $10,000
Scholarship for Big Sur Youth (applications being accepted) - $1,000
The Big Share - $ 10,000
The Henry Miller Memorial Library - $16,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $5,000
We’re making a real difference!
The goal of BSFW is to give back to our community. Thanks to your support and the help of everyone involved, we have been able to increase that number every year.
2023 - $225,000 Raised
Photo by Amy Tang
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $8,500
Big Sur Fire - $52, 000
Big Sur Grange - $5,500
Big Sur Health Center - $52,000
Big Sur Historical Society - $5,000
Big Sur Park School - $11,500
Big Sur Softball - $3,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $5,000
Captain Cooper School - Parent's Club: $11,500
Esselen Tribe of Monterey County- Big Sur Land Maintenance & Cultural Events - $8,500
Keep Big Sur Wild - $2,500
MidCoast Fire Brigade - $16,000
Pacific Valley School - $11,500
Scholarship for Big Sur Youth (applications being accepted) - $1,000
The Big Share - $ 10,000
The Henry Miller Memorial Library - $17,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $4,500
Make a donation.
We are hoping you will help us continue the work so that we may keep providing for the community for many years to come.
2022 - $210,000 Raised
Photo by Evynn LeValley
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $8,000
Big Sur Fire - $50,000
Big Sur Grange - $5000
Big Sur Health Center - $50,000
Big Sur Historical Society - $4,000
Big Sur Park School - $10,000
Big Sur Softball - $3,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $3,000
Captain Cooper School | Parent's Club - $10,0000
Esselen Tribe of Monterey County - Earmarked for Cultural and Land Maintenance
Keep Big Sur Wild - $2,000
Mid Coast Fire Brigade - $15,000
Pacific Valley School - $10,000
The Big Share - $8,000
The Henry Miller Memorial Library - $15,000
Scholarship for Big Sur Youth
(BSFW Foundation's own scholarship program) - $5,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $4,000
2021 - $150,000 Raised
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $5,000
Big Sur Fire - $45, 000
Big Sur Grange - $3,000
Big Sur Health Center - $45,000
Big Sur Park School - $6,000
Big Sur Softball - $2,000
Captain Cooper School - $6,000
Esselen Tribe of Monterey County | Big Sur Land Maintenance & Cultural Events - $5,000
MidCoast Fire Brigade - $10,000
Pacific Valley School - $6,000
Scholarship for Big Sur Youth - $5,000
The Henry Miller Memorial Library - $10,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $2,000
2020 - $41,000 Raised
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp - $1,000
Big Sur Fire - $10,000
Big Sur Grange - $1,000
Big Sur Health Center - $10,000
Big Sur Park School - $2,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $1,000
Captain Cooper School - $2,000
Mid Coast Fire Brigade - $5,000
Pacific Valley School - $3,000
The Henry Miller Library - $5,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $1,000
2019 - $100,000 Raised
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp | Weston Call Scholarship Fund - $5,000
Big Sur Fire | In Honor of Lana Weeks - $25,000
Big Sur Health Center - $25,000
Big Sur Grange - $4,000
Big Sur Park School - $4,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $4,000
Captain Cooper School - Parents Club - $6,000
Mid Coast Fire Brigade - $8,000
Pacific Valley School - $4,000
Scholarship Fund for Big Sur Youth - $4,000
The Henry Miller Library - $10,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $1,000
2018 - $80,000 raised
Beneficiaries:
Apple Pie Pre-School - $6,000
Big Sur Fiddle Camp - $4,000
Big Sur Fire - $16,500
Big Sur Grange - $5,000
Big Sur Health Center - $16,500
Big Sur Park School - $6,000
Big Sur Softball - $1,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $4,000
Mid Coast Fire Brigade - $6,000
Pacific Valley School - $2,000
The Henry Miller Library - $10,000
Ventana Wildlife Society - $2,000
Weston Call Big Sur Fund - $1,000
2017 - $56,000 raised
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fiddle Camp - $3,000
Big Sur Fire - $10,000
Big Sur Health Center - $10,000
Big Sur Stage Kids - $3,000
CPOA Upper Rocky Creek Road Repair Project - $10,000
CPOA Big Sur Relief Fund - $10,000
The Henry Miller Library - $10,000
2016 - $24,000 raised
Beneficiaries:
Big Sur Fire (Monterey County GIVES!) - $5,000
Big Sur Health Center (Monterey County GIVES!) - $5,000
CERV via our Soberanes Fire Relief Campaign - $5,000
Parent’s Group at Apple Pie Pre-School - $500
Parent’s Group at Big Sur Charter School - $1,000
Parent’s Group at Captain Cooper - $500
Parent’s Group at Pacific Valley School - $1,000
The Henry Miller Library - $5,000
Tuition Assistance Program, Gazebo School at Esalen - $1,000
