Oregon Wine Advocacy Council

Organization Overview

Oregon Wine Advocacy Council, operating under the name Oregon Wine Growers Association, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Oregon Wine Growers Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Wine Growers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Oregon Wine Growers Association generated $382.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $476.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OREGON WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION ADVANCES AND PROTECTS THE INVESTMENTS OF ITS MEMBERS. HARNESSING THE POWER OF STATE-WIDE CONSENSUS, THE OWA STANDS AS A VITAL ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH, GROWTH AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY OF OREGON'S WINE GRAPE GROWING AND WINE PRODUCTION COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE OREGON WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION IS A VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING FOR THE OREGON WINE GRAPE AND WINE INDUSTRY. WE PROVIDE A UNIFIED VOICE ON KEY INDUSTRY ISSUES BEFORE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, LEGISLATIVE BODIES AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS. WE WORK TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE AND FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR OREGON'S WINERIES AND WINE GRAPE GROWERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR ANNUAL OREGON WINE SYMPOSIUM WITH EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND A TRADE SHOW WHICH SHOWCASED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM VENDORS.


THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATED FOR THE OREGON WINE INDUSTRY ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND HISTORIC 2020 WILDFIRES, ASSISTING MEMBERS WITH NAVIGATING NEW RULES AND REQUIREMENTS AND RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES. THE OWA SECURED PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION INCREASING OREGON'S DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIPPING LIMIT FROM 2 TO 5 CASES PER MONTH, AND PARTNERED WITH OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY TO OBTAIN $2.7 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING TO INCREASE OSU'S CAPACITY TO TEST WINE AND WINEGRAPES FOR SMOKE IMPACTS DURING WILDFIRE EVENTS AND TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO MITIGATION TECHNIQUES. ADAPTING TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE OWA HOSTED THE FIRST VIRTUAL OREGON WINE SYMPOSIUM TRADE SHOW IN FEBRUARY 2021 WITH 50 VENDORS PARTICIPATING. NEW BYLAWS TOOK EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 ALONG WITH A MEMBER ELECTED 9-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$382,137
Investment income $6
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 $382,143

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