National Grape Research Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $749.5k
- Revenue
- $319.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 12/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-1709974
Organization Overview
National Grape Research Alliance Inc is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Grape Research Alliance Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Grape Research Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Grape Research Alliance Inc generated $319.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $238.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVE RESEARCH TO MAXIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AMERICAN GRAPE INDUSTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NATIONAL GRAPE RESEARCH ALLIANCE (NGRA) SEEKS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE AMERICAN GRAPE INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING WINE GRAPES, TABLE GRAPES, JUICE GRAPES AND RAISINS. NGRA-SUPPORTED RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL, MULTI-STATE COLLABORATION, AND TARGET ISSUES THAT NO SINGLE GRAPE SECTOR COULD ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ON ITS OWN. OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED IN FOUR THEME AREAS: 1) NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT, 2) INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, 3) GENETICS AND GRAPEVINE IMPROVEMENT, AND 4) EXTENSION AND OUTREACH.
RESEARCH PROJECT INITIATION: IN 2021, SELECT PROJECTS THAT EMERGED FROM THE BRAINSTORMING AND PRIORITIZATION EXERCISE CONDUCTED BY NGRA'S RESEARCH THEME COMMITTEES WERE FORMALLY ORGANIZED; OTHERS FROM PREVIOUS EFFORTS ALSO APPLIED FOR OR WON GRANT FUNDING. THESE INCLUDED:- GENETICS AND GRAPEVINE IMPROVEMENT: "BROAD-SPECTRUM DISEASE IMMUNE RESPONSE IN GRAPEVINE" - SUBMITTED PRE-APPLICATION FOR THE USDA'S SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH INITIATIVE- INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: "IN PURSUIT OF A FRUIT-QUALITY SENSOR" - ORGANIZED PROOF-OF-CONCEPT EFFORT IN PREPARATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION- INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: "AI-ENABLED CROP YIELD ESTIMATION" - SUBMITTED PRE-APPLICATION FOR THE USDA'S SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH INITIATIVE- INTEGRATED PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: "HI-RES VINEYARD NUTRITION" - WON FUNDING FROM THE USDA'S SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH INITIATIVE
ASEV-NGRA PRECISION VITICULTURE SYMPOSIUM: THIS EDUCATIONAL EVENT WAS CONCEIVED BY NGRA AND PITCHED TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE (ASEV) AS A CO-PRODUCTION, PART OF THE VIRTUAL ASEV ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THE NGRA-LED ORGANIZING COMMITTEE PLANNED THE EVENT, AND NGRA APPLIED TO AND WON CONFERENCE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE USDA'S NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. THE EVENT WAS HELD ON JUNE 21, 2021, IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT. 206 PEOPLE ATTENDED. AN IN-PERSON DAY OF DEMONSTRATIONS IS PLANNED FOR APRIL 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donnell Brown President | 40 | $138,360 | |
Dan Martinez Secretary/treasurer,rootst | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allison Jordan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Russell Smithyman Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Melissa Hansen At Large Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Meggitt Hybrid/native Species Rep | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $280,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $293,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,865 |
| Investment income | $1,841 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $319,268 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,360 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,590 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,800 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,085 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,059 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,828 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $658 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,516 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,768 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,155 |
| Office expenses | $448 |
| Information technology | $1,502 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,396 |
| Travel | $208 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,414 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,338 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $238,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $246,140 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $503,364 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $749,504 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $255 |
| Total liabilities | $255 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $701,558 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $47,691 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $749,504 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Grape Research Alliance Inc has awarded $0 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |
USDA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Grape Research Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Vineyard Foundation Napa, CA PURPOSE: SENSOR PROJECT | $25,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Pacific Coast Farmers Market Assoc Concord, CA | $1,899,470 | $5,082,429 |
International Agri-Center Tulare, CA | $20,144,996 | $2,449,817 |
East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition Modesto, CA | $1,529,247 | $4,154,312 |
Tacoma Joint Port Labor Relations Committee San Francisco, CA | $4,523 | $3,449,318 |
California Rangeland Trust Sacramento, CA | $51,818,901 | $14,211,005 |