Sommfoundation
- Assets
- $350.5k
- Revenue
- $390.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Napa, CA
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 59-3770368
Organization Overview
Sommfoundation is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sommfoundation 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 12/2022, Sommfoundation generated $390.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $409.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.9%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOMMFOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED STANDARDS OF BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. THE SOMMFOUNDATION WILL FUND THE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN THE SERVICE OF WINE, SPIRITS, AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHO ARE SEEKING TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PROFESSION BY PURSUING THE EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK NECESSARY TO ATTAIN THE STATUS OF MASTER SOMMELIER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS - THE PURPOSE OF THE SOMMFOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED STANDARDS OF BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. THE SOMMFOUNDATION WILL FUND THE EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN THE SERVICE OF WINE, SPIRITS, AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHO ARE SEEKING TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PROFESSION BY PURSUING THE EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK NECESSARY TO ATTAIN THE STATUS OF MASTER SOMMELIER.
EVENTS - THE SOMMFOUNDATION HOSTS VARIOUS FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PURPOSE OF THESE EVENTS ARE TO ENCOURAGE IMPROVED STANDARDS OF BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE.BELOW IS THE LIST OF FUNDRAISER EVENTS: RUDD FOUNDATION PATRON FOUNDATION SOMMGEO GULBRONSEN ASPEN ART CRUSH BOULDER BURGUNDY FESTIVAL
UNIVERSITY COURSE EXPENSE - IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSE TO IMPROVE THE STANDARDS OF BEVERAGE KNOWLEDGE THE SOMMFOUNDATION CONDUCTS COURSES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AT FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES. THESE COURSES ARE UNDERWRITTEN BY THE SOMMFOUNDATION. INSTRUCTORS CONSIST OF SOMMELIERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME. EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE SOMMFOUNDATION INCLUDE TEXT BOOKS FOR THE STUDENTS, WINE FOR THE CLASSES, AND TRAVEL, HOTEL, AND MEALS FOR THE VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jay James Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Shilah Salmon Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Jay Fletcher Officer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Price Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larissa Dubose Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Ashley Hausman Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $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 | $198,998 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $198,998 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $293,362 |
| 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 | -$101,968 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $390,392 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $98,469 |
| 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 | $55,955 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,702 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,545 |
| 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 | $18,035 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $8,379 |
| All other expenses | $8,832 |
| Total functional expenses | $409,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,750 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $78,391 |
| 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 | $350,451 |
| 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 | $4,271 |
| Total liabilities | $4,271 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,180 |
| 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 | $350,451 |