Corporate sponsorship program
Partner With Purpose. Build LA's Culinary Workforce.
Your company's investment funds free professional culinary training for adults across Los Angeles — and builds you a direct pipeline to job-ready talent.
Why companies partner with us
More than a donation. A real business partnership.
Our sponsors don't just write a check — they build relationships with graduates, gain brand visibility across LA, and earn measurable community impact.
A direct talent pipeline
Our graduates are job-ready on day one — ServSafe certified, professionally trained, and eager to work. Sponsors get first access to our placement network.
Meaningful CSR impact
Your investment funds real seats in a real classroom. We provide transparent reporting so your team can see exactly who you helped and what they achieved.
Brand visibility in LA
Your company name appears on scholarships, graduation materials, our website, and social channels — reaching thousands of community members across Los Angeles.
Tax-deductible giving
Culinary Dream Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). All sponsorships are fully tax-deductible. We provide documentation for your records.
Partnership tiers
Find the right level of impact
Every tier is fully tax-deductible. Custom arrangements are available — reach out and we'll build something that works for your team.
Community Partner
per cohort
Sponsors 2 student seats
- Logo on our website and training materials
- Recognition in our quarterly newsletter
- Invitation to graduation ceremony
- Certificate of community partnership
Culinary Champion
per cohort
Sponsors 6 student seats
- Everything in Community Partner
- Named scholarship (e.g. "The Acme Corp Scholarship")
- First access to our graduate talent pool
- Co-branded social media recognition
- Speaking opportunity at graduation
Founding Sponsor
per year
Sponsors a full cohort of 12
- Everything in Culinary Champion
- Named cohort (e.g. "The Acme Corp Class of 2027")
- Dedicated talent pipeline — first hire rights
- Board advisory seat
- Annual impact report with your branding
- Press release co-authored with your comms team
I came in not knowing how to hold a knife properly. I left with a job at a hotel restaurant and a career I'm proud of. The foundation changed everything.
Maria R.
Culinary 101 Graduate — now a line cook at a Marriott hotel restaurant, Los Angeles
Maria is one of 500+ graduates. Behind her story is a business that believed workforce development was worth investing in. Yours could be next.
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