Wine Country Marines is located in Gilroy, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wine Country Marines is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Wine Country Marines generated $65.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $51.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WINE COUNTRY MARINES ARE A PATRIOTIC ORGANIZATION OF MARINES AND FRIENDS OF THE CORPS DEDICATED TO PERPETUATING BOTH THE ETHOS AND ESPIRIT OF THE CORPS OF THE U.S.MARINE CORPS, AND TO CARRY ON THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GOAL AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS OF $43,000 TO VARIOUS VETERANS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY BALL FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ronald Wecht Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Payne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Espina CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christian Lorange General Counsel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
James Hurson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,171 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,171 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,374 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,797 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $46,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,769 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $445 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,368 |
All other expenses | $158 |
Total functional expenses | $51,590 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,426 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,551 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $105,977 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,977 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $105,977 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wine Country Marines has awarded $90,532 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PURPOSE: DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS OF $81,532 TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTING GARDEN STATUARY. | $81,532 |
SEMPER FI FUNDS PURPOSE: DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS OF $6,500 TO THE SEPER FI FUND FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,500 |
DEVIL PUPS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |