Learn more about participating in our NPO Fundraising program. We’re looking for nonprofit organizations looking to fundraise by contributing to the Fair experience.
If your nonprofit organization is looking for a meaningful way to support the San Mateo County Fair while raising funds, we’d love to partner with you. The Fair works with nonprofit groups to provide volunteer opportunities in concession stands, guest services, and parking operations. These roles allow organizations to earn funds for their programs while participating in the excitement of the Fair. It’s a unique alternative to traditional fundraisers like car washes or bake sales, offering a fun, team-oriented environment that builds camaraderie.
We are proud of our program and hope that it can help make a difference and help your organization reach your fundraising goals. The San Mateo County Fair support churches, youth sports, food banks, booster clubs, schools and civic groups. In addition to potentially raising thousands of dollars for their organizations, groups learn to work as a team and operate in an honest, ethical, and enjoyable atmosphere.
Group must be a non-profit, tax-exempt group, as defined in Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. If the group provides food, shelter, clothing or other necessities of life to its members, recipients of such necessities may not volunteer.
Group submits the following documents:
Letter of Intent to Volunteer must be written on the organization’s letterhead that includes:
Groups must verify their current 501(c) tax-exempt status by providing a copy of their IRS determination letter. Groups that are not required to register with the IRS may instead provide a state certification verifying non-profit status.
W-9 Requesting Taxpayer EIN Certification
All volunteers must be over 18 years of age or older, unless expressly permitted by state law and agreed to by the San Mateo County Event Center. In some instances, the San Mateo County Event Center may require individuals who serve or handle alcohol to be over 18. All individuals must carry valid photo identification with their birthdate while at the venue.
Our venue has many different events, providing numerous fundraising opportunities and opportunities to contribute to an exceptional visitor experience. To participate in our fundraising program, groups must commit to a certain number of shifts. Please note that these events can be on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nonprofit organizations are paid by volunteer hour. For more information about payment or any further details, please fill out the inquiry form below.
No one may sell or serve alcoholic beverages unless they hold a current, active and RBS certification from an approved training program.
If this opportunity is of interest to your nonprofit organization, then we would like to talk with you.
Please fill out an inquiry below!
