Wine Country Marines
- Assets
- $91.8k
- Revenue
- $55.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Gilroy, CA
- Founding
- 07/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 38-3737505
Organization Overview
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 06/2021, Wine Country Marines generated $55.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $70.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS OF $54,819 TO VARIOUS VETERANS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE WIFE OF A MARINE WHO PASSED AWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE FROM COVID 19 COMPLICATIONS. HE ALSO LEFT BEHIND HIS 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. OUR ASSISTANCE HELPED TO OFFSET THE LOSS OF HER HUSBAND'S SALARY AND EASE HER FINANCIAL BURDENS. PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AN ACTIVE DUTY MARINE CORPORAL WHO'S NEWBORN BABY NEEDED HEART SURGERY. PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AN ACTIVE DUTY MARINE LCPL WHO'S MOTHER WAS BADLY INJURED IN A CAR ACCIDENT, THE MARINE'S BASIC PAY WAS NOT ENOUGH TO COVER HIS RENT WHILE HE WAS TEMPORARILY LOCATED CLOSER TO HIS MOTHER TO CARE FOR HER WHILE HE HELPED HER DURING HER RECOVERY PROCESS. A MARINE VETERAN AND A PARALYMPIAN ROWER DIED ON A SOLO PACIFIC VOYAGE. WCM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HER WIFE SO SHE WAS ABLE TO BRING HER BODY BACK FROM SEA AND PROVIDE HER WITH A PROPER BURIAL. PURCHASED HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR AN ACTIVE DUTY MARINE WHO'S UHAUL WAS STOLEN AS HE AND HIS FAMILY WERE EN ROUTE TO HIS NEW DUTY STATION. PURCHASED TOYS FOR AN ACTIVE DUTY SAILOR WHO WAS LEFT IN A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WHEN HER SPOUSE LEFT HER AND HER 4 CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS TIME. PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AN ACTIVE DUTY SAILOR WHO'S CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BRAIN CANCER.
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL MARINE CORP BIRTHDAY BALL FOR ITS MEMBERS. DUE TO COVID, THE BALL SCHEDULED FOR 2020 WAS CANCELLED.
WINE COUNTRY MARINES DEVELOPED A THE VETERANS IN CRISIS TRAINING PROGRAM THAT IS NOW A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS TAUGHT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AROUND THE COUNTRY ON HOW TO DEESCALATE A SITUATION WHEN THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH A VETERAN WHO HAS SEVERE PTSD. THIS PROGRAM SAVES VETERAN LIVES AND EDUCATES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF PTSD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Wecht Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rex Mcmillian Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Payne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Espina CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Larry Liechty Military Protocol Liason | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $55,418 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,418 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,418 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $58,419 |
| 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 | $1,612 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46 |
| Office expenses | $1,844 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,000 |
| 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 | $1,365 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $70,171 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,069 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,701 |
| 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 | $91,770 |
| 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 | $91,770 |
| 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 | $91,770 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wine Country Marines has awarded $90,532 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Oceanside, CA PURPOSE: DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS OF $6,500 TO THE SEPER FI FUND FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,500 |
Wilmington, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wine Country Marines has recieved totaling $45,224.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $45,224 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
D A V Industries Spring Valley, CA | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 |
Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation Garden Grove, CA | $23,614,480 | $12,375,344 |
Blue Star Families Inc Encinitas, CA | $9,421,835 | $11,402,884 |
Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Marina, CA | $10,271,050 | $3,306,792 |
Uso - Greater Los Angeles Area Inc Dba Bob Hope Uso Long Beach, CA | $9,922,016 | $7,823,004 |
Sepulveda Research Corporation North Hills, CA | $0 | $358,377 |
Support The Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | $1,459,918 | $2,679,000 |
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
American Legion Los Angeles, CA | $8,304,662 | $2,700,970 |
Amvets Tulare, CA | $33,154 | -$424,708 |
American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA | $4,224,115 | $993,527 |