National Grape Research Alliance Inc
Drive research to maximize productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of the American grape industries.
National Grape Research Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: National Grape Research Alliance Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $722,128
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Grape Research Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Davis ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis Davis, CA | Ngra fellowship: ngra launched this new three-year award to fund the research of a ph.d. Student that advances our research priorities. Our inaugural fellow, selected in june 2022, is abby hammermeister of uc davis. Her work focuses on finetuning grapevine water stress indicators. | $30,000 |
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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 | $722,128 | $343,146 | $356,946 | $30,000 | 1 | $21,606 |
| 2023 | $732,560 | $293,169 | $344,729 | $30,000 | 1 | $7,669 |
| 2022 | $781,682 | $353,761 | $324,079 | $30,000 | 1 | $6,823 |
| 2021 | $749,504 | $319,268 | $238,542 | — | — | $1,841 |
| 2020 | $668,746 | $341,350 | $229,547 | — | — | $1,950 |
About National Grape Research Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Grape Research Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $722K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Grape Research Alliance Inc is led by Donnell Brown, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 30 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donnell Brown
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $156K (2024)
Nick Dokoozlian
Research Chair & At Large Representative
Research Chair & At Large Representative → At Large Representative, 2023
At Large Representative → Research Chair & At Large Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Schaefers
Chair & Wine Grape Secretary
Wine Grape Sector Representative → Vice Chair & Wine Grape Sector Representative, 2023
Vice Chair & Wine Grape Sector Representative → Chair & Wine Grape Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Jordan
At Large Representative
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & At Large Representative, 2022
Vice Chair & At Large Representative → At Large Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anji Perry
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Martinez
Treasurer & At Large Representative
Treasurer & Rootstock Sector Representative → Treasurer & Rootstock Sector, 2023
Treasurer & Rootstock Sector → Treasurer & At Large Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Franka Gabler
Table Grapes Sector Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Montgomery
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Youngblood
Midwest Reg Representative & Past Chair
Midwest Region Representative → Board Chair & Midwest Region Representative, 2023
Board Chair & Midwest Region Representative → Midwest Reg Representative & Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Trezise
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Martini
Northeast Region Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Striegler
Ca Regional Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Amidon
Juice Sector
Juice Sector Representative → Juice Sector, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Hansen
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Naito
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bolton
At Large Representative
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Stephen
At Large Representative
Past Chair & At Large Representative → At Large Representative, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hodson
Vice Chair & Southeast Reg Re
Secretary & Southeast Reg Representative → Secretary & Southeast Reg Re, 2023
Secretary & Southeast Reg Re → Vice Chair & Southeast Reg Re, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Vargas
Secretary & Northwest Regional Representative
Northwest Regional Representative → Secretary & Northwest Regional Representative, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wagner
At Large Representative
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Heinzen
At Large Representative
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Hendrickson
At Large Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Juniper
At Large Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Collins
At Large Representative
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zaninovich
Vinifera Species Sector
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Rak
Hybrid & Native Species
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Hooper
Nursery & Rootstock Sector
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Saling
At Large Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Smiley
Raisin Sector
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Frank
At Large Representative
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Jason Smith (2020–2023) — At Large Representative
- Former: Vicky Scharlau (2020–2023) — Vinifera Species Sector Re
- Former: Andrew Post (2021–2023) — Soutwest Reg Representative
- Former: Steve Vasquez (2021–2023) — Raisins Sector Representative
- Former: Peter Hofherr (2022–2023) — At Large Representative
- Former: Marshall Miller (2020–2022) — At Large Representative
- Former: Russell Smithyman (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Sam Filler (2020–2022) — At Large Representative
- Former: Andrew Meggitt (2021–2022) — Hybrid & Native Species Representative
- Former: Toby Halkovich (2020–2021) — At Large Representative
- Former: Al Wiederkehr (2020) — Southwest Region Representative
- Former: Ed Hellman (2020) — At Large Representative
- Former: Emily Pelton (2020) — Southeast Regional Representative
- Former: Jim Anderson (2020) — At Large Representative
- Former: John Aguirre (2020) — At Large Representative
- Former: Rick Stark (2020) — Raisin Sector Representative
- Former: Roy Oneto (2020) — At Large Representative
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Donnell Brown (President).
Frequently asked questions about National Grape Research Alliance Inc
How much does National Grape Research Alliance Inc give each year?
National Grape Research Alliance Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is National Grape Research Alliance Inc?
National Grape Research Alliance Inc reported $722K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343K.
What is National Grape Research Alliance Inc?
National Grape Research Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $722K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Grape Research Alliance Inc operate?
National Grape Research Alliance Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is National Grape Research Alliance Inc's EIN?
National Grape Research Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1709974. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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