Opportunities and Benefits

By becoming a sponsor, your complimentary tour tickets and Patron Party tickets will automatically be reserved for you. To secure your sponsorship, please call Akron Community Foundation at 330-376-8522 or download our sponsorship form:

Become a Sponsor

Please note: We gladly accept gifts from donor-advised funds and IRAs. However, per IRS regulations, sponsorships from donor-advised funds and IRAs cannot receive any benefits, including but not limited to event tickets, gifts, food, beverages and other items of value. If you plan to support the Sugar Plum Tour with a gift from your donor-advised fund or IRA, please contact Deb Hoffman at dhoffman@akroncf.org or 330-436-5614.

$15,000+ Presenting Sponsor

  • 4 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 8 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 8 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 8 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Recognition on bus ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
  • Recognition on digital and print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
  • Prominent display of your name or logo on signage in front of all homes (including virtual)
  • Name or logo on the cover of the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A large gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $14,115.

$10,000+ Gingerbread Sponsor

  • 4 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 8 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 8 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 8 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Recognition on digital and print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
  • Large font display of your name or logo on signage in front of all homes (including virtual)
  • A full-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A large gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $9,115.

$5,000+ Candy Cane Sponsor

  • 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 6 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 6 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 6 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Recognition on digital and print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
  • Medium font display of your name or logo on signage in front of all homes (including virtual)
  • A half-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A large gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $4,265.

$2,500+ Holly Sponsor

  • 2 tickets to a private brunch and preview tour on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 4 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 4 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 4 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Recognition in print ads promoting the Sugar Plum Tour
  • Your name listed on a live tour home sign
  • A quarter-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A small gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $2,085.

$1,500+ Jingle Bell Sponsor

  • 2 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 2 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 2 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Your name listed on a live tour home sign
  • An eighth-page ad in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A small gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $1,145.

$750+ Mistletoe Sponsor

  • 2 tickets to the private Patron Party on Saturday, Dec. 6
  • 2 tickets to the live tour on Sunday, Dec. 7
  • 2 early access tickets to the virtual tour
  • Your name listed on a live tour home sign
  • Your name or business will be listed in the Sugar Plum Tour Guide (digital and print)
  • A small gift basket, including a commemorative holiday ornament
  • Recognition on social media and the Sugar Plum Tour website

The 2025 tax-deductible portion is $545.

Payment must be secured by Dec. 1. Your tax acknowledgment card will confirm your reservation. Sponsorships and tickets are nonrefundable, but tickets may be transferred. The Gay Community Endowment Fund is an affiliate of Akron Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.