Nonprofit · EIN 06-1761208
THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT HELENA, CA 94574
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,500 | $76,200 | $300 | $47,911 | $46,015 | $1,896 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $45,478 | $38,104 | $7,374 | $57,746 | $56,150 | $1,596 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $29,000
- Other expenses
- $47,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,746
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,911
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $46,015
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,896
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,911
- Gross receipts
- $76,500
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BRAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
| ELAINE CHUKAN BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 6 | $0 |
| AMANDA HARLAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| CLIVE PURSEHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| STACEY DOLAN CAPITANI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRETT VAN EMST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI WHITE | CEO/PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| TERESA WALL | TREASURER | 1.25 | $0 |
| DOROTHY GAITER | SECRETARY | 3.25 | $0 |
| BRETT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARYAM AHMED | CONSULTANT | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BRAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 |
| ELAINE CHUKAN BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 6 | $0 |
| AMANDA HARLAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| CLIVE PURSEHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $0 |
| STACEY DOLAN CAPITANI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRETT VAN EMST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI WHITE | CEO/PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| TERESA WALL | TREASURER | 1.25 | $0 |
| DOROTHY GAITER | SECRETARY | 3.25 | $0 |
| BRETT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARYAM AHMED | CONSULTANT | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1030 MAIN ST STE 300, SAINT HELENA, CA 94574-2056
- In care of
- % ANN MARIE CONOVER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KELLI WHITE, CEO/PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (707) 967-1216
- Website
- WWW.WINEWRITERSSYMPOSIUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ELSENER & ELSENER LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 06-1761208 or by the name THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO (I)PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITING AND EDITING; (II)PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS, EDITORS AND THOSE EMERGING IN THE FIELD; AND (III)CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE GOALS AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
Program accomplishments
- THE SYMPOSIUM'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS AN ANNUAL 4-DAY SYMPOSIUM HELD IN FEBRUARY FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS, EDITORS AND THOSE EMERGING IN THE FIELD OF WINE WRITING. THE SYMPOSIUM DRAWS TOP WINE BOOK AUTHORS AND EDITORS, WINE MAGAZINE WRITERS AND CRITICS, NEWSPAPER WINE COLUMNISTS, BLOGGERS AND OTHER WINE CONTENT CREATORS TO PARTICIPATE IN LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL WRITING SESSIONS TO EXPLORE THEMES PREVALENT IN CONTEMPORARY WINE WRITING.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1761208
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,911
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,500
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- July 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,500 | $76,200 | $47,911 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $45,478 | $38,104 | $57,746 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-1761208).
Questions about THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS
- What is the EIN of THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS is 06-1761208.
- Is THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2012.
- Are donations to THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE SYMPOSIUM FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE WRITERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $76,500, expenses of $76,200 and total assets of $47,911 at year end.
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