Community Affairs
Constellation Brands has long been a leader in identifying and supporting organizations and
initiatives that strengthen our communities. The Community Affairs department at Constellation
represents the company in philanthropic activities and manages corporate giving.
Why We Give
Constellation Brands understands the importance of giving back to its communities,
whether through corporate donations or by encouraging employees to volunteer at area not-for-profit
organizations. Constellation also recognizes that through the support of programs and institutions
involved in health, education and the arts, it can enhance the quality of life and strengthen the
economy of our home communities.
Where We Give
Constellation Brands supports a number of local organizations, including:
- Constellation Brands - Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) (Canandaigua, N.Y.). Website: www.cmacevents.com
- EnCompass: Resources for Learning and the Norman Howard School (Rochester, N.Y.). Website: www.encompassresources.com
- New York Wine & Culinary Center (Canandaigua, N.Y.). Website: www.nywcc.com
- Rochester City Ballet. Website: www.rochestercityballet.org
- Rochester General Hospital. Website: www.viahealth.org
- Rochester International Jazz Festival. Website: www.rochesterjazz.com
- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Website: www.rpo.org
- Wegmans LPGA. Website: www.rochesterlpga.com
How to Request a Donation
To ensure a fair selection process in the allocation of funds and in-kind donations,
Community Affairs has established guidelines, a standard request form and a committee to review all
requests. Please review the guidelines below and
complete this form
to apply for a donation. All requests for contributions should be submitted by mail at least
two months prior to the event and include a copy of your organization's 501(c)3 certificate. You
will receive a reply within four weeks.
Corporate Giving Guidelines
- Our corporate giving is focused on non-profit organizations surrounding health, education and the arts and concentrates its giving where it has a strong business presence.
- Funding or in-kind product donation requests should be received by Constellation Brands at least two months before the date of your event.
- Recurring requests must be submitted each year.
- Constellation Brands is unable to support the following:
- Political causes or candidates
- Clubs such as Little League teams or professional sports
- Groups requesting funds for individual or private causes
- Groups that receive significant funding through the United Way; Constellation Brands donates directly to the United Way
- Entertainment or commercial sponsorships
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact Constellation Community Affairs at 585-678-7236. Please
mail all requests for donations to:
Community Affairs
Constellation Brands, Inc.
207 High Point Drive, Building 100
Victor,
NY 14564
