Wine Spectator California
TO PROVIDE SHCOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO INTEND TO PURSUE A COURSE OF STUDY IN THE WINE INDUSTRY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.2M
+22.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$631K
+320.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$210K
+40.2% YoY
About Wine Spectator California
Based on IRS filings
Wine Spectator California is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $631K. Net investment income was $847K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,179,528 | $34,394,251 | $28,268,866 |
| Revenue | $6,873,926 | $5,387,532 | $2,744,913 |
| Expenses | $4,381,181 | $3,638,629 | $2,822,936 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $847,212 | $85,675 | $-966,817 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Miami ($500,000), University of California Davis ($106,000), Johnson & Wales University ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CORAL GABLES, FL | EDUCATION | $500,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS DAVIS, CA | EDUCATION | $106,000 |
| JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARVIN SHANKEN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MEL MANNION | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL MOABA | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Wine Spectator California?
As of 2024, Wine Spectator California holds $42.2M in total assets with $6.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $631K in 2024.
Where does Wine Spectator California operate?
Wine Spectator California has awarded grants in California, Florida, Rhode Island.
What size grants does Wine Spectator California award?
In 2024, Wine Spectator California awarded 3 grants totaling $631K — an average of about $210K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wine Spectator California's EIN?
Wine Spectator California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3129027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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