The Difference We Make
30 Years of Impact
Shape the future of public education by attending the Spirit of Excellence Gala.
Grants & Programs
Benefit
Each Year
"Since 1996, our mission has been to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school."
Proceeds benefit all 45 schools in the Irvine Unified School District · All donations matched by the City of Irvine
Become a SponsorAn Extraordinary Evening
Orange County’s
Event of the Year
The Spirit of Excellence Gala is Orange County’s event of the year featuring inspiring honorees and unforgettable live entertainment, an exquisite and thoughtfully curated menu, wine and hand-crafted cocktails.
This exclusive evening has become a signature gathering where community champions unite to fuel opportunities that push the boundaries of what’s possible for students and set the pace for the future of innovation in education.
Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsorship Levels
- Presenting level recognition in all media, print and digital communications
- VIP Gala table — 24 seats (two tables of 12)
- Exclusive engagement experience with Spirit of Excellence Honoree
- Opportunity to serve as a presenter on stage
- 4 tickets to the VIP Champagne & Caviar Reception
- Customized signature benefits package created with sponsor
- VIP Gala table — 20 seats (two tables of 10)
- Opportunity to host a dignitary or honoree
- Private server and bottle service
- Premium wine served during dinner
- Corporate partner profile in IPSF e-newsletter (50K+ subscribers)
- Recognition as one of "IPSF Top Companies" in media
- 2 tickets to the VIP Champagne & Caviar Reception
- Diamond level recognition in media, print and digital communications
- On-stage recognition at Gala
- Diamond level recognition and signage at Gala
- VIP Gala table — 16 seats (two tables of 8)
- Premium wine served during dinner
- 2 tickets to the VIP Champagne & Caviar Reception
- Recognition as one of "IPSF Top Companies" in media
- Platinum level recognition in print and digital communications
- Platinum level recognition and signage at Gala
- Premium Gala table — 10 seats
- Recognition as one of "IPSF Top Companies" in media
- Gold level recognition in print and digital communications
- Gold level recognition and signage at Gala
- Six (6) seats at Gala (half table)
- Recognition as one of "IPSF Top Companies" in media
- Silver level recognition in print and digital communications
- Silver level recognition and signage at Gala
- Individual tickets sold as a pair (2 seats)
- Experience the full Spirit of Excellence Gala evening
Double Your Impact
All donations are eligible to be matched by the City of Irvine, doubling the impact for students across all 45 schools in the Irvine Unified School District.
Additional Giving
Underwriting Opportunities
Make your mark on a specific element of the evening. Underwriting offers targeted recognition at meaningful moments throughout the Gala.
Join Us This November
Be Part of Something
Extraordinary
Secure your place among Irvine's most influential leaders and help shape the future of education for every child in our community.