Nonprofit · EIN 94-1496715
NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT HELENA, CA 94574
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,569,752 | $6,576,423 | -$6,671 | $13,472,451 | $2,082,820 | $11,389,631 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,819,139 | $6,631,365 | -$812,226 | $12,699,350 | $1,300,374 | $11,398,976 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,361,367 | $6,662,954 | -$301,587 | $12,894,848 | $691,490 | $12,203,358 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,220,227
- of which government grants
- $608,680
- Program service revenue
- $2,715,846
- Investment income
- $307,188
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $326,491
- Other revenue
- $326,491
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $162,215
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,779,584
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,454,895
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,000,265
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $103,083
- Accounting fees
- $135,409
- Occupancy
- $193,860
- Travel
- $159,897
- Depreciation
- $200,097
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,699,350
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,472,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,082,820
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,389,631
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,226,078
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,389,631
- Gross receipts
- $9,629,581
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Reiff | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $686,105 | $32,423 |
| Steven Tradewell | CFO Officer | 50 | $346,036 | $33,774 |
| Stacey Dolan Capitani | VP of Marketing | 50 | $330,428 | $19,826 |
| Rex Stults | VP Govnt Relations | 50 | $269,715 | $27,906 |
| Michelle Novi | Industry Relations | 40 | $199,646 | $24,630 |
| James Best | Dir Winery Relat | 40 | $192,582 | $26,248 |
| Teresa Wall | Dir of Mktng Comm | 40 | $185,312 | $29,255 |
| Kathleen Corcoran | Dir Collective NV | 40 | $180,628 | $25,493 |
| Brett Van Emst | Dir Consumer Mktng | 40 | $158,513 | $9,511 |
| Malek Amrani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Swain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Schatzi Throckmorton | Board Vicechair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Lede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Matovcik | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Araujo | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carlton McCoy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Vianna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Glenn Salva | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Reiff | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $666,892 | $48,019 |
| Steven Tradewell | CFO Officer | 50 | $318,208 | $46,541 |
| Stacey Dolan Capitani | VP of Marketing | 50 | $319,768 | $18,360 |
| Rex Stults | VP Govnt Relations | 50 | $253,063 | $35,205 |
| Teresa Wall | Dir of Mktng Comm | 40 | $195,787 | $11,413 |
| Michelle Novi | Industry Relations | 40 | $182,168 | $11,113 |
| James Best | Dir Winery Relat | 40 | $178,829 | $10,999 |
| Kathleen Corcoran | Dir Collective NV | 40 | $179,263 | $7,929 |
| Brandy Mills | Dir Trade Relation | 40 | $148,583 | $9,488 |
| Cyril Chappellet | Board Vice-Chai Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Swain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Schatzi Throckmorton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Bittner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Novak Milliken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Araujo | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Erickson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Vianna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Shafer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alycia Mondavi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Reiff | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $643,918 | $43,577 |
| Stacey Dolan Capitani | VP of Marketing | 50 | $326,368 | $21,876 |
| Steven Tradewell | CFO Officer | 50 | $286,227 | $45,763 |
| Rex Stults | Industry Relations Director | 50 | $234,915 | $34,056 |
| Teresa Wall | Communications Dir | 40 | $178,028 | $35,624 |
| Kathleen Corcoran | Strategic Ptnr Dir | 40 | $172,406 | $26,608 |
| James Best | Int'l Mktg Directo | 40 | $169,522 | $23,130 |
| Michelle Novi | Industry Relations | 40 | $168,738 | $22,274 |
| Joe Thrift | IT Manager | 40 | $155,450 | $31,782 |
| Cyril Chappellet | Board Vice-Chai Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Swain | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Schatzi Throckmorton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Bittner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Novak Milliken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Araujo | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Walker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Erickson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Vianna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Shafer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alycia Mondavi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 141, SAINT HELENA, CA 94574-0141
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Linda Reiff, PO Box 141, St Helena, CA 94574
- Signed the 990
- Schatzi Throckmorton, Board Chair
- Phone
- (707) 963-3388
- Website
- www.napavintners.com
- Return prepared by
- BROTEMARKLE DAVIS & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1496715 or by the name NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC.
- 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
Ensure the economic viability and sustainability of the Napa Valley appellation through marketing, promotional, educational and training programs, work on critical industry issues, and enhance the well-being of the Napa County Community.
Program accomplishments
- Domestic Marketing supports the Organization's overall vision and goals by marketing and promoting the Napa Valley Appellation in the United States. This consists of strategic positioning (branding) of the Napa Valley Appellation and program activities that serve members domestic needs.
- International Marketing includes all marketing and promotional activities conducted in support of wine exports to foreign markets. Certain International Program expenditures qualify for reimbursement under federal grants. As fiscal agent for the Organization, The Wine Institute and the United States Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation funds these disbursements and collects the corresponding government funding. The remaining International Program expenses are paid by the Organization and are partially funded through member program fees and dues.
- Member Relations handles issues relating to member communications, member involvement and member satisfaction. The Member Relations department organizes workshops on topics of interest that are held throughout the year. In addition, the department also organizes general members meetings and social events, including the annual meeting and the vintage celebration.
- The communications department directs the communications, public relations and media relations strategies for the Organization. Innovative programming ideas to promote and protect the Napa Valley Appellation and fulfill the mission of the Organization are developed and executed in conjunction with vintner members and industry partners. Program areas of interest include media relations, web site content development, public relations, and member and industry communications.
- The Name Protection department comprises the Organization's efforts to protect the Napa Name. This includes both domestic and international efforts. Also under the general auspices of this department is the Napa Name Protection Committee that monitors labeling and appellation issues.
- The community outreach department promotes the activities, events, issues and strategies of the Organization to the local community. Activities include the Adopt a School Program, Napa Neighbor, Afternoon in the Vineyards, and numerous presentations to local community groups.
- The Industry Issues department handles issues relating to the wine industry. Legal, environmental and social issues are some of the broad topics that fall under this department. It is this department that also pro-actively addresses projects that may be beneficial to the Napa Valley wine industry or its larger community.
- Appellation Marketing supports the Organization's marketing goals by developing marketing educational materials (digital and analog) to support trade, media, and consumer programs world-wide.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1496715
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1962
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,472,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,629,581
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,569,752 | $6,576,423 | $13,472,451 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,819,139 | $6,631,365 | $12,699,350 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,361,367 | $6,662,954 | $12,894,848 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,447,298 | $5,790,349 | $13,431,185 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 94-1496715).
Questions about NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC
- What is the EIN of NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC is 94-1496715.
- Is NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1962.
- Are donations to NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC 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 NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Linda Reiff.
- Who are the officers and directors of NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $686,105 (Linda Reiff, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does NAPA VALLEY VINTNERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,569,752, expenses of $6,576,423 and total assets of $13,472,451 at year end.
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