sponsorship
packages

Please join the
celebration as a sponsor

At the Salk Institute, our team of world-class, award-winning scientists boldly pursue the secrets of life, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery in the areas of neuroscience, cancer research, healthy aging, immunobiology, plant biology, computational biology, and more.

By establishing a partnership with Salk, you can help us support this mission. With this in mind, we are extending a special invitation for you to join us at the 29th annual Symphony at Salk on August 16, 2025.

Symphony at Salk is not just an event, it’s a celebration—a concert under the stars—that brings together the top area leaders in science, philanthropy, government, media, and industry for an exclusive evening of celebration, connection, and camaraderie. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, a gourmet dinner in Salk’s iconic courtyard amidst Louis Kahn’s masterwork of modern architecture, and the incredible sounds of the San Diego Symphony and a special guest artist. Past artists have included such stars as Jennifer Hudson, Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and Liza Minnelli.

Champagne reception 5:30 p.m.
Gourmet dinner 6:30 p.m.
Concert under the stars 8:00 p.m.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact (858) 597-0657 or by email at symphony@salk.edu.

All sponsorship packages include free parking and prime seating, a champagne reception, a gourmet dinner, recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and inclusion in the printed program.

$125,000

$120,000 tax-deductible

  • Seating at a reserved table for 10 in a location of your choice at the dinner and concert
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 15
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the post-event Meet & Greet with the musical artist (subject to artists’ availability)
  • Zenith sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, social media, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events
  • Subscription package for two at the San Diego Symphony’s Jacobs Music Center

$75,000

$70,000 tax-deductible

  • Seating at a reserved table for 10 in a location of your choice at the dinner and concert
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the intimate pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 15
  • Exclusive invitation for four to the post-concert Meet & Greet with the musical artist (subject to artists’ availability)
  • Golden Sun sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

$50,000

$45,000 tax-deductible

  • Premium seating at a reserved table for 10 at the dinner and concert
  • Exclusive invitation for two to the pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 15
  • Supernova sponsor recognition in the concert opening remarks, Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

$25,000

$21,000 tax-deductible

  • Preferred seating at a reserved table for eight at the dinner and concert
  • Exclusive invitation for two to the pre-Symphony Benefactors’ Dinner with a private performance by the musical artist on Friday, August 15
  • Galaxy sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

$15,000

$12,000 tax-deductible

  • Seating for six at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Aurora sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

$10,000

$8,000 tax-deductible

  • Seating for four at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Comet sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

$5,000

$4,000 tax-deductible

  • Seating for two at a reserved table at the dinner and concert
  • Star sponsor recognition on the Salk website, event signage, and printed program
  • Special invitations to private on-campus events

Please see the FAQs page for information on using donor-advised funds.

Back Cover $5,000
Double Page (Centerfold) $5,000
Inside Front Cover $3,500
Inside Back Cover $3,500
Full-Page $1,000
Half-Page $500
Quarter-Page $300

Click here to download the ad information/specification sheet.

Note: Salk Institute reserves the right to review and approve all advertisements submitted for inclusion in this program. The Salk Institute further reserves the right to refuse or reject any advertisement, in whole or in part, that does not align with the mission or values of the organization or is deemed inappropriate for the event. You agree that the content will be free from promotional offers, discount codes, or sales-driven language. The views expressed in approved advertisements are those of the advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views or endorsements of the Salk Institute. The Salk Institute is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the advertisements.

A representative will contact you to provide additional information concerning your sponsorship and/or advertising opportunities.

Not able to attend?

If you are unable to attend the event, please consider a donation and give to our life-changing research