Willamette Valley Wineries Association, operating under the name Willamette Valley Wineries Assoc, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Willamette Valley Wineries Assoc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willamette Valley Wineries Assoc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Willamette Valley Wineries Assoc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.5% per year over the past 7 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:
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TO PROMOTE THE WINERIES OF MEMBERS LOCATED IN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON VIA LOCAL AND NATIONAL TASTING EVENTS, VARIOUS PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, EDUCATION, & PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY EVENTS - THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THREE ANNUAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINES AND IMAGE AS THE PREMIER WINE-PRODUCING REGION IN THE STATE OF OREGON. PARTICIPATING WINERIES SPONSOR AN OPEN HOUSE EVENT TO ENCOURAGE CUSTOMERS TO TOUR THE WINE COUNTRY. CUSTOMERS ARE CONTACTED BY DIGITAL ADVERTISING. THESE EVENTS ARE FUNDED BY FEES PAID BY PARTICIPATING MEMBER WINERIES. THE THREE EVENTS THAT OCCURRED IN 2022 WERE A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENT, A THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EVENT, AND A COLLECTORS' AUCTION FOR WINE CONSUMERS.
THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS THE WILLAMETTE PINOT NOIR AUCTION, AN ANNUAL TRADE AUCTION WHICH SHOWCASES ONE-OF-A-KIND LOTS OF HANDCRAFTED WINES FOR AN ELITE, TRADE-ONLY AUDIENCE. FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY VARIOUS SPONSORS WERE USED TO DEVELOP THE EVENT. THE EVENT WAS CANCELED IN 2022 DUE TO WINE SUPPLY ISSUES.
OREGON PINOT CAMP - THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS OREGON PINOT CAMP, AN INVITATION-ONLY ANNUAL GATHERING BRINGING MORE THAN 270 WINE PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO OREGON FOR A LONG WEEKEND OF EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION WITH 50 OREGON WINERIES. SELECT RETAILERS, SOMMELIERS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES ENJOY AN INTIMATE, RIGOROUS AND FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF OREGON WINE, HEIGHTENING BRAND AWARENESS AND EXTENDING THE REACH OF LOCAL WINES ONTO BOTTLE SHOP SHELVES AND RESTAURANT LISTS AROUND THE WORLD. THIS EVENT IS FUNDED BY CAMPER FEES AND PARTICIPATING WINERY MEMBER FEES. THIS EVENT WAS HELD JUNE 26-29, 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Josh Bergstrom Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Casteel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Collier Clair Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Endsworth Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Frye Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carrie Kalscheuer 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 | $47,675 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $47,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $966,852 |
Investment income | $105 |
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 | $1,037,016 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,940 |
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 | $21,385 |
Payroll taxes | $10,989 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,207 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,233 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $258,901 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $52,800 |
Information technology | $25,617 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,786 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $300 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,186 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,402,667 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $511,317 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $511,317 |
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 | $149,260 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $149,260 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $362,057 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $511,317 |