National Grape Research Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $732.6k
- Revenue
- $293.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 12/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1709974
Organization Overview
National Grape Research Alliance Inc is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Grape Research Alliance Inc 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 12/2023, National Grape Research Alliance Inc generated $293.2k 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 (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $344.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.7%) 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVE RESEARCH TO MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AMERICAN GRAPE INDUSTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NATIONAL GRAPE RESEARCH ALLIANCE (NGRA) ADVANCES RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AMERICAN GRAPE INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING WINE GRAPES, TABLE GRAPES, JUICE GRAPES AND RAISINS. NGRA-SUPPORTED RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVE MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL, MULTI-STATE COLLABORATION, AND TARGET ISSUES THAT NO SINGLE GRAPE SECTOR COULD ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ON ITS OWN. OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED IN FOUR THEME AREAS: 1) NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT, 2) INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, 3) GENETICS AND GRAPEVINE IMPROVEMENT, AND 4) EXTENSION AND OUTREACH.
IN 2023, NGRA PARTNERED ONCE MORE WITH THE USDA'S AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS) TO PRODUCE A GRAPE INDUSTRY WORKSHOP IN NOVEMBER. NGRA INDUSTRY PRIORITIES AND ARS SCIENCE ON OR ADJACENT TO GRAPE WERE PRESENTED. BREAKOUT GROUP DISCUSSIONS YIELDED NEW "VINEYARD OF THE FUTURE" PROJECTS FOCUSED ON 1) MEALYBUG DETECTION, 2) GENETICS TO SUPPORT MECHANIZATION AND 3) CLIMATE CHANGE MAPPING AND MITIGATION.
IN 2023, NGRA LAUNCHED ITS FIRST STRATEGIC PLAN IN MORE THAN A DECADE. IT FOCUSES ON ISSUES OF OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING, ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL VISIBILITY, AND SPANS THROUGH 2026.THESE MISSION-RELATED NGRA PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE ONGOING:- VITISGEN3: AN NGRA-INITIATED, SCRI-FUNDED GENETICS RESEARCH PROJECT FOCUSED ON POWDERY MILDEW RESISTANCE- HI-RES VINEYARD NUTRITION: NGRA-INITIATED, SCRI-FUNDED RESEARCH SEEKING TO IMPROVE ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF VINE NUTRITION, OFFICIALLY CONCLUDING IN 2024- SMOKE EXPOSURE: NGRA IS A MEMBER OF THE WEST COAST SMOKE EXPOSURE TASK FORCE, ORGANIZED BY CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON WINEGROWER GROUPS, AND AN ADVISOR TO AN SCRI-FUNDED SCRI PROJECT SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUE. - NGRA FELLOWSHIP: THE INAUGURAL NGRA FELLOW, ABBY HAMMERMEISTER, CONCLUDES HER THREE-YEAR TERM IN 2024. HER WORK FOCUSES ON GRAPEVINE WATER STRESS INDICATORS.- USDA'S NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, ECONOMICS AND EDUCATION (NAREEE) ADVISORY BOARD: NGRA PRESIDENT DONNELL BROWN'S APPOINTMENT CONTINUES THROUGH 2025.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Hansen At Large Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Collins At Large Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Martinez Treasurer,rootstock Sector | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Hodson Secretary/southeast Reg Re | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Post Soutwest Reg Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anji Perry At Large Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $285,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $23,082 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,413 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $293,169 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,109 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,401 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,727 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $728 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,002 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,905 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,487 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,053 |
| Office expenses | $414 |
| Information technology | $1,768 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,870 |
| Travel | $18,005 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,233 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,187 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $344,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,364 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $130,857 |
| 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 | $527,339 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $732,560 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,940 |
| 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 | $1,249 |
| Total liabilities | $5,189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $673,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,356 |
| 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 | $732,560 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Grape Research Alliance Inc has awarded $0 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |
USDA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |