Harvest Gala
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5:30pm
Longtime supporters and new friends alike are invited to share in the abundance of the fall harvest dinner feast with a specially curated farm-to-table dinner outdoors on the iconic Filoli estate. Proceeds from this annual gala fundraiser support Filoli’s mission, and educational programs such as Filoli’s Nature Programs, which ensures access to developing deeply rooted connections to nature for all.
Host Committee Chair: Melanie Bonham Hoefer
Sponsorship Opportunities
Fund-a-Need supports Filoli Youth Programs in Nature
Presenting Sponsor (10 tickets) $35,000
- Large table of 10 with table signage and guest place cards
- Speaking opportunity during Cocktail Hour
- Recognition on all Harvest Gala printed materials and communications
- Holiday Firepit Experience for up to 16 people
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Harvest Gala Sponsor Reception
- Complimentary Family membership for table guests
- 20% discount on one Facility Rental
- Fair Market Value: $1,800
Supporting Sponsor (10 tickets) $12,500
- Large table of 10 with table signage and guest place cards
- Recognition on all Harvest Gala printed materials and communications
- Holiday Firepit Experience for up to 8 people
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Harvest Gala Sponsor Reception
- Fair Market Value: $1,800
Table Sponsor (8 tickets) $10,000
- Table of eight with table signage
- Recognition on all Harvest Gala printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Harvest Gala Sponsor Reception
- Fair Market Value: $1,440
Half-Table Sponsor (4 tickets) $5,000
- Four seats at a shared table
- Recognition on all Harvest Gala printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Harvest Gala Sponsor Reception
- Fair Market Value: $720
Partner Sponsor (2 tickets) $2,500
- Two seats at a shared table
- Recognition on all Harvest Gala printed materials and communications
- Invitation to exclusive VIP Harvest Gala Sponsor Reception
- Fair Market Value: $360
Additional Individual Tickets (1 ticket) $1,000
- Fair Market Value: $180
Per IRS regulations, we are unable to accept donor-advised fund (DAF) or IRA contributions to pay in full or in part (bifurcate) for a sponsorship or ticket to attend this event due to the benefits received. You may use these funds to support the event if you are not planning on attending, noting that you are waiving all tangible benefits.
Gala Planning Committee
Patricia Ivancich Dassios
Mindy Henderson
Natalie Lynch
Lisa A. Keith
Meg Nibbi
Cynthia Silverstein
Mike Texido
Donna Colson, Honorary Committee Member
Thank you to our Sponsors
Half-Table Sponsors
Melissa Lopez
Contact: Helena Zittel, Development Events Coordinator | 650.421.7384 | hzittel@filoli.org
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
filoli.org | 650.364.8300