Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) is a public charity based in an individual recipient, California, founded in 1988. It supports nonprofits and community needs through philanthropy and charitable giving, with a stated aim of creating positive change and helping cultivate a vibrant, diverse Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation at a glance
In short: Sonoma County Vintners Foundation gave $473K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $472,530
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,525
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,118,484
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 37, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Aviation Blvd Suite 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 522-5844
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonoma County Vintners Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Culinary Institue of America ($43K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
288 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 288 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SCVF describes its work as supporting the Sonoma County community and local nonprofits. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to California recipients; the itemized recipients include organizations in Sonoma County as well as other California locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sonoma County Vintners Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 37 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $473K (2024) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $473K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institue of America Hyde Park, CA | Pigs & pinot has teamed with the the culinary institute of America to create the charlie palmers pigs & pinot scholarship. This fund will provide one Sonoma county resident the opportunity to attend the culinary institute of America by granting a one-time $50,000 award. Candidates must have great financial need and demonstrate the following qualities: a passion for the industry and its products, a commitment to culinary education, and a high ethical standard within the culinary industry. Visit ciachef.edu for more information. | $42,530 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | We support the sonoma state university school of business and economics to provide scholarships for undergraduate or graduate students concentrating in wine business. A $10,000 scholarship helps pay for tuition, books, fees, housing and other expenses to support the students career advancement and educational accomplishment. | $20,000 |
| Sunrise Rotary Club of Healdsburg Healdsburg, CA | Odyssey wine academy offers wine & spirits education trust (WSET) certifications (level 1 through 3 awards) in wine. WSET certification options are geared toward those who are in the wine and hospitality industry looking to expand their careers. For every $10,000 donation we can support four students with all three certifications. | $15,000 |
| Sommfoundation Napa, CA | Assist in the education and professional development of people working in the wine and spirits business. We help professionals develop their skills, knowledge, and competency through scholarships, mentorships, and enrichment opportunities. | $15,000 |
| Alexander Valley Film Society Healdsburg, CA | To Support Avfilms Integrated Filmmaking Intensive Program | $10,000 |
| Botanical Bus Sebastopol, CA | To support the botanical bus arte program providing culturally centered, bilingual art therapy through the mobile herb clinic | $10,000 |
| Cafe Puente Petaluma, CA | To Support a Multicultural Community and Youth Program | $10,000 |
| California Poets in the Schools Santa Rosa, CA | To Support the Trauma-Informed Poetry Programs | $10,000 |
| Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | To support lbcs free mariachi program providing 350+ underserved youth ages 9-17 | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,118,484 | $1,353,747 | $1,428,906 | $472,530 | 41 | — | $71,065 | — |
| 2023 | $2,210,660 | $1,095,785 | $1,618,561 | $549,181 | 55 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,241,351 | $1,079,495 | $1,865,106 | $1,000,000 | 100 | — | $14,059 | — |
| 2021 | $3,229,025 | $1,450,008 | $2,273,436 | $1,136,361 | 92 | $1,136,361 | — | $94,902 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it conducts and supports education programs related to the wine industry. It also describes its broader mission as harnessing philanthropy to create positive change in the community. Its stated funding areas are education and literacy, health and human services, the environment, and arts and culture.
The grantees listed in its 2024 filing illustrate the range of supported work. For example, Sonoma State University received support for scholarships for students concentrating in wine business, and an individual recipient Junior College Foundation received support for hospitality-program scholarships and culinary supplies. Other grantees include organizations whose own missions or programs address food assistance, behavioral health, cultural activities, and culinary job training. Sonoma Family Meal, for example, describes its work as providing culinary job training, emergency meals, and support for the local food ecosystem.
Grantmaking
For filing year 2024, SCVF reported 41 grants totaling $472,530. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $42,530, with a median grant of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in California. Separately, SCVF announced $350,000 in 35 Community Grants to Sonoma County nonprofits in August 2024; that announcement says the awards were funded by the 2023 Sonoma County Wine Auction.
Among the largest grants itemized for filing year 2024 were $42,530 to the Culinary Institute of America for the Charlie Palmer’s Pigs & Pinot Scholarship; $20,000 each to an individual recipient Junior College Foundation and Sonoma State University; and $15,000 each to Sunrise Rotary Club of Healdsburg and SommFoundation. Other $10,000 awards included support for programs in filmmaking, art therapy, youth services, poetry, mariachi, LGBTQIA+ community workshops, and theatre.
SCVF says its Grants Committee, in partnership with Community Foundation Sonoma County, reviews proposals and makes final funding decisions. The 2024 grant period ran from June 15, 2024, to June 14, 2025, and funds were required to be spent within the grant year. The available information does not specify application materials or an application deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Malpiede as president. It lists Clay Mauritson, Prema Kerollis, Carmen Castaldi, David Ramey, Mike Martini, Stuart Bryan, Josh Little, Erin Brooks, and Courtney Foley as board members.
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation is led by Mark Malpiede, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Malpiede
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haney
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Macaulay
Auctions Managing Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Cox
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing & Communications → Marketing & Communications Director, 2023
Marketing & Communications Director → Director of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Moses
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Castaldi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Mauritson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Foley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ramey
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Martini
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member-Government Relations Committee Chair, 2023
Board Member-Government Relations Committee Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sullivan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Johnson
Board Member-Non Voting
Board Member → Board Member-Non Voting, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Idell
Board Member-Non Voting
Board Member → Board Member-Non Voting, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Bryan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Little
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Prema Kerollis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Ana Keller (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Munsell (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Obiamaka Pistoni (2022–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Michael Haney (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: A. Keller (2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: C. Castaldi (2021) — Marketing Committee Chair
- Former: C. Foley (2021) — Board Member
- Former: C. Mauritson (2021) — President
- Former: C. Munsell (2021) — Board Member
- Former: D. Ramey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: E. Brooks (2021) — Board Member
- Former: K. Stare Wallace (2021) — Board Member
- Former: M. Haney (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: M. Malpiede (2021) — Vice President
- Former: M. Martini (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Msullivan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: R. Idell (2021) — Community Seat
- Former: R. Johnson (2021) — Community Seat
- Former: R. Joy (2021) — Board Member
- Former: S. Bryan (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
How much does Sonoma County Vintners Foundation give each year?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation gave $473K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $549K across 55 grants.
What is Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's typical grant size?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,525, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sonoma County Vintners Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Sonoma County Vintners Foundation give grants?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (14 grants), Petaluma, CA (5 grants), Healdsburg, CA (4 grants) and Sebastopol, CA (3 grants).
Does Sonoma County Vintners Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's largest grantees?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Culinary Institue of America ($42,530), Sonoma State University ($20,000) and Sunrise Rotary Club of Healdsburg ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sonoma County Vintners Foundation?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Sonoma County Vintners Foundation fund?
The organization states that it conducts and supports education programs related to the wine industry. It also describes its broader mission as harnessing philanthropy to create positive change in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sonoma County Vintners Foundation?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's EIN?
Sonoma County Vintners Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0175790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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