Orange County Wine Society Inc

Organization Overview

Orange County Wine Society Inc is located in Costa Mesa, CA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (N99) the organization is classified as: Recreation & Sports N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Orange County Wine Society Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orange County Wine Society 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 12/2022, Orange County Wine Society Inc generated $589.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $561.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF WINEMAKING VITICULTURE, WINE APPRECIATION, AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDENTS PURSUING VITICULTURE, ENOLOGY, RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, AND CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMERCIAL WINE COMPETITION THE OCWS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL COMPETITION THAT IS JUDGED BY A PANEL OF PROFESSIONAL WINEMAKERS AND WINERY PRINCIPALS. MANY MEDALS ARE PRESENTED FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. THE EVENT UTILIZES OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS AND IS CONDUCTED UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR AND IS OVERSEEN BY THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR WINE STEERING COMMITTEE.


ORANGE COUNTY FAIR THE WINE COURTYARD IS STAFFED DURING THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR EACH SUMMER BY OVER 250 OCWS VOLUNTEERS. THE COURTYARD IS A WINE CONCESSION AFFORDING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO SAMPLE MANY AWARD WINNING WINES FROM THE COMMERCIAL WINE COMPETITION. THE COURTYARD ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE SOUVENIR WINE GLASSES AND BOOKLETS DETAILING THE AWARD WINNING WINES. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF CONDUCTING THE COMMERCIAL WINE COMPETITION.


WINERY PROGRAM


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Flemins
Director
$0
Fred Heinecke
Director
$0
Melvin M Jay
Treasurer
$0
John Lane
Director
$0
Fran Gitsham
President
$0
George Cravens
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,750
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
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$32,750
Total Program Service Revenue$556,992
Investment income $111
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 $589,853

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