Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for underserved local children by raising funds for organizations that meet basic needs and provide access to education and enrichment.
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation at a glance
In short: Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation gave $160K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,845
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,641
- -55.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $32,587
- -29.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teen Esteem ($58K). Together the top 6 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 18 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2024) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Esteem Danville, CA | Provide School-Based Mental Health, Positive Behavior Programming. | $58,345 |
| Agape Villages Foster Family Agency San Ramon, CA | Develop and maintain trained and certified foster families in which each child is nurtured and valued, and to give dysfunctional biological families an opportunity to heal, grow, and develop. | $28,000 |
| Down Symdrome Connection of the Bay Area Danville, CA | Provide education and therapies for children with down syndrome. | $28,000 |
| Livermore Valley Arts Livermore, CA | Provide arts camps, classes, and studio spaces at the bothwell, free community events, gallery spaces, immersive arts programs for students, and live performances of national touring acts on the stage of the bankhead theater. | $23,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace CA-Alameda Chapter Omaha, NE | Provide cost of lumber, consumables, and bedding to build and deliver beds to local bedless children by the Alameda county chapter. | $12,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy Tracy, CA | Enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,587 | $174,006 | $187,392 | $159,845 | 6 | $14 |
| 2023 | $45,973 | $269,911 | $271,922 | $239,450 | 4 | $96 |
| 2022 | $47,984 | $309,455 | $300,523 | $275,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $39,052 | $273,316 | $259,804 | $195,575 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $25,555 | $102,799 | $119,000 | — | — | — |
About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation is a public charity, based in Livermore, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $14.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation is led by Christine Wente, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Wente
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Lombardi
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aly Wente
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Cranor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Fletcher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hank
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fazio
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Liske
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Rusca
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salome Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Moone
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindi Priem
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monya Lane
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry Dino (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
How much does Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation give each year?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation gave $160K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $239K across 4 grants.
What is Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's typical grant size?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,500, and its average grant was $26,641, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation give grants?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, CA (2 grants).
Does Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's largest grantees?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Teen Esteem ($58,345), Agape Villages Foster Family Agency ($28,000) and Down Symdrome Connection of the Bay Area ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation reported $33K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $174K.
What is Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's EIN?
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3269509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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