Beach charity – Wine Auction raises record funds
for Manhattan Beach schools
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation netted nearly $1.8 million at the 23rd Annual Manhattan Wine Auction, setting a new record for the organization’s signature fundraising event. The auction, held June 3 at the Manhattan Country Club, attracted 2,000 guests, who came together to raise critical funding for Manhattan Beach public schools while enjoying culinary selections from 40 local restaurants and beverages served by more than 70 wineries, breweries and distilleries. Top sponsors included Chevron, Manhattan Country Club, Belkin, Moss Adams, Wells Fargo, and Skechers. A new feature, the “fund-a-need” Paddle Raise, helped kick off MBEF’s campaign to build a $20 million endowment by 2020 The endowment will enable the ed foundation to distribute $1 million each year to Manhattan Beach schools. “This consistent funding source will relieve some of the pressure on our Annual Appeal fundraising,” said MBEF board president Remco Waller.
