United Way of the Wine Country
United Way of the Wine Country is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Santa Rosa, California, serving as a vital link between residents, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government leaders. The organization has been operating for over 50 years, with tax-exempt status since August 1968. It operates across five counties: Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, and Del Norte.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-23.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-25.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To improve financial stability for all families throughout the service area by activating local businesses, inspiring individual investment, advancing community collaboratives, and influencing public policy.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
Grantmaking
Grants are made primarily in California, specifically within the five-county service area of Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties.
Grant Range
$6,062–$69,845
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,458,308
- Total Revenue: $1,656,268
- Total Expenses: $2,281,029
- Total Liabilities: $1,230,000
- Staff: 8 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,458,308 | $3,228,056 | $2,564,885 |
| Revenue | $1,656,268 | $2,317,471 | $3,006,505 |
| Expenses | $2,281,029 | $2,351,646 | $2,448,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,593 | $13,590 | $4,569 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from United Way of the Wine Country
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP)
UNITED WAY OF THE WINE COUNTRY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Readiness Fund
UNITED WAY OF THE WINE COUNTRY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
United for Good Fund
UNITED WAY OF THE WINE COUNTRY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Staff:
- Suzanne Harris: Community Impact Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEANNE IBARRA | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KRISTIN BERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY COFFEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY DEBACKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOCELYN LIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH RYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SOCORRO SHEILS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA STRUCKMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA SHELDON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HENRI KOMRIJ | PAST BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SPENCER BADER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BECKY BARTLING | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LISA G CARRENO | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $153,850 |
Contact Information
Address: 975 Corporate Center Parkway, Suite 160 Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Phone: (707) 528-4485 Fax: (707) 528-2930 Website: unitedwaywinecountry.org
EIN: 94-1669646
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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