Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community
The Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) public foundation established in 1997, headquartered in Saint Helena, California. The organization holds and distributes board-designated funds for Auction Napa Valley to Napa County nonprofit organizations according to established giving guidelines. The fund maintains a long-term investment portfolio to ensure sustainability of its philanthropic vision and to serve as emergency funding in the event the Auction does not occur or is terminated.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.8M
-15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
-23.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
-64.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$502K
+112.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Napa Valley Vintners has invested more than $245 million in community health, youth development, and the environment over more than 40 years. The organization's philanthropic work began in 1981 with the founding of Auction Napa Valley, a pioneering charitable wine auction event.
Primary funding areas include:
- Community Health: Physical and mental health services, family support, and assistance for seniors
- Youth Development & Education: Children's education and early childhood health and development
- Affordable Housing
Grantmaking
The Healthy Community Fund distributed grants to 9 local nonprofit organizations during 2024.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Napa County, California. The organization funds local nonprofit agencies serving the Napa Valley region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $20,801,802
- Total Revenues: $5,474,384
- Total Expenses: $5,248,045
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Giving:
- Total donations from Auction Napa Valley proceeds since 1981: $245 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,801,802 | $24,488,483 | $25,977,065 |
| Revenue | $5,474,384 | $5,897,605 | $2,083,304 |
| Expenses | $5,248,045 | $6,797,755 | $6,115,294 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,424,384 | $1,597,605 | $1,083,304 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Napa Valley Unified Ed Fdtn ($1,070,000), Mentis ($1,050,000), Napa Communities Firewise Fdn ($850,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aldea Children & Family Svcs Napa, CA | Health | $300,000 |
| Mentis Napa, CA | Health | $1,050,000 |
| Napa Cnty Resource Cons Dist Napa, CA | Land conservation | $200,000 |
| Napa Communities Firewise Fdn St Helea, CA | Fire prevention | $850,000 |
| Napa Valley Unified Ed Fdtn Napa, CA | Education | $1,070,000 |
| On The MoveVoices Napa, CA | Education | $300,000 |
| Queen of the Valley Hospital Fdn Napa, CA | Health | $300,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Washington, DC | Education | $146,000 |
| UpValley Family Centers Calistoga, CA | Family Assistance | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Stull | Director | 1 | — |
| Emma Swain | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Shafer | Director | 1 | — |
| Cyril Chappellet | Board chair | 1 | — |
| Jaime Araujo | Board Vicechair | 2 | — |
| Malek Amrani | Director | 1 | — |
| Schatzi Throckmorton | Secretary/treas | 1 | — |
| Ed Matovcik | Director | 1 | — |
| Donna Walker | Director | 1 | — |
| Jack Bittner | Director | 1 | — |
| William Cary | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Vianna | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Fink | Director | 1 | — |
| Beth Novak | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization continues its commitment to community giving through Collective Napa Valley, a year-round philanthropy program that brings together a series of fundraising events and initiatives. While Auction Napa Valley remains the signature event, the organization now hosts multiple opportunities throughout the year to raise funds and engage supporters.
Napa Valley Vintners Grants Nearly $6 Million from Auction Napa Valley ProceedsThe Napa Valley Vintners Youth Wellness Initiative represents a current focus on empowering youth in the community.
Napa Valley Vintners Grants Nearly $6 Million from Auction Napa Valley ProceedsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community fund?
The Napa Valley Vintners has invested more than $245 million in community health, youth development, and the environment over more than 40 years. The organization's philanthropic work began in 1981 with the founding of Auction Napa Valley, a pioneering charitable wine auction event. Primary funding areas include: • **Community Health**: Physical and mental health services, family support, and assistance for seniors • **Youth Development & Education**: Children's education and early childhood he…
How do I apply for a grant from Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community?
The Healthy Community Fund distributed grants to 9 local nonprofit organizations during 2024. Recent grant announcements demonstrate significant annual giving: • $6 million to 17 nonprofits providing community health services (2016) • $2.8 million to nonprofits in children's education (2016) • $6 million to help construct the new OLE Health facility in south Napa (2016) • $1.8 million in funding toward creating healthy families in Napa County • $1.3 million in grants for early childhood health …
Where does Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community make grants?
Napa County, California. The organization funds local nonprofit agencies serving the Napa Valley region.
What size grants does Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community award?
In 2024, Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community awarded 9 grants totaling $4.5M — an average of about $502K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community's EIN?
Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1813537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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