American Vineyard Foundation is located in Napa, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., 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. American Vineyard Foundation 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 03/2023, American Vineyard Foundation generated $1.5m 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 (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Vineyard Foundation has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $12,878,543. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE RESEARCH ON VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH ON VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY. ALL OTHER EXPENSES ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tony Stephen Chairman | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Rachel Ashley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Nick Dokoozlian Officer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Allbaugh Officer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Vince Bonotto Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Mark Fasi Director | Trustee | $0 |
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 | $1,442,197 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,442,197 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16,591 |
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 | $1,462,192 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,222,749 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,803 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,217 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,151 |
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 | $9,051 |
Information technology | $2,898 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,896 |
Travel | $500 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,184 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,765 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,385,735 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,060,538 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $79,429 |
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 | $332 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,188,368 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,328,668 |
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 | $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 | $27,009 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,301,659 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,328,668 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Vineyard Foundation has awarded $1,222,749 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CSU FRESNO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: VRI SCHEDULING SYTE | $235,950 |
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GRAPE SMOKE EXPOSURE | $210,250 |
UC REGENTS DAVIS PURPOSE: VARIOUS CLONING, DIS | $592,445 |
NATIONAL GRAPE & WINE INTITIATIVE PURPOSE: SENSOR PROJECT | $15,000 |
UC REGENTS - BERKELEY PURPOSE: GRAPE POWDERY MILDEW | $123,200 |
LODI-WOODBRIDGE WINEGRAPE COMMISSIO PURPOSE: MEALYBUG BIOCONTROL | $17,104 |