The Erath Family Foundation concentrates charitable dollars on advancing wine science and the Oregon wine industry, primarily through major gifts to Oregon State University and regional wine-sector organizations. Their funding is project- and institution-focused (research facilities/endowments and industry-support programs) and centered on the Willamette Valley/Oregon agricultural community. The foundation appears donor-directed, using large, targeted grants to build research capacity rather than broad-based general operating support.
A defining feature of the Erath Family Foundation C/o Irvine & Company Cpas LLC is its concentration on enology and viticulture, with grant dollars directed toward wine science, research capacity, and industry education in Oregon. Recent awards show that pattern clearly: $100,000 went to Oregon State University Foundation to establish the Erath Family Foundation Wine Research Facility Fund, and $107,067 went to the Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State University for research. The foundation’s giving is not broad-based; it is targeted toward projects that support the regional wine industry and the institutions doing the work. That emphasis appears across university and sector partners. The foundation gave $30,000 to Willamette Valley Wine Foundation for general support, $10,000 to Linfield University for the Maria Stuart Scholarship in Wine Studies, and smaller project grants to community and public-service organizations that fit its local pattern of support. It also funded a horticultural greenhouse project at Douglas High School and a local community support grant for Carlton through Walk in the Park Foundation. The result is a portfolio centered on wine research and education, with selective grants extending into related community and educational settings.
Wine research is the clearest throughline in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2024, it gave $107,067 to Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State University for research, and in 2023 it awarded $100,000 to Oregon State University Foundation to establish the Erath Family Foundation Wine Research Facility Fund. Both grants point to infrastructure and research capacity rather than short-term program support. Education tied to the wine sector is another visible lane. Linfield University received $10,000 for the Maria Stuart Scholarship in Wine Studies, connecting the foundation’s priorities to student training. The foundation also supported the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation with $30,000 in general support, indicating interest in regional wine-industry coordination. Outside the university setting, Douglas High School received $2,000 for the horticultural program’s greenhouse project, linking its giving to hands-on agricultural learning.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $7K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of local institutions; repeat funding for the same university partners with gifts tied to specific research facilities or program funds rather than many small unrestricted grants.
Notable grantees: Agricultural Research Foundation, Oregon State University, Oregon State University Foundation, Willamette Valley Wine Foundation
Typical grants are modest, with a p25 of $2,000, a median of $2,000, and a p75 of $7,000. The distribution is shaped by a small number of larger research and institution-building awards, alongside many $2,000 grants. The recent record also shows repeat support across years: Union Gospel Mission received $4,000 in both 2023 and 2024, Douglas High School received $2,000 in both years, and Oregon Public Broadcasting received $2,000 in both years. The foundation appears donor-directed and project-focused, rather than operating as a broad unrestricted grantmaker. It accepts unsolicited proposals through its enology and viticulture grant programs.
Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Oregon, with 84% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Corvallis appears often through Oregon State University-related recipients, while Portland is another recurring recipient city. Other Oregon locations in the recent grants include McMinnville, Winston, Carlton, and Amity. Beyond Oregon, the only non-U.S. recipient in the recent list is Kapi'olani Health Foundation in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and all recent grants in the sample went to U.S. recipients.
Its clearest focus is enology and viticulture: wine science, research, education, and support services for the regional wine industry. Recent grants include $107,067 to Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State University for research and $100,000 to Oregon State University Foundation to establish the Erath Family Foundation Wine Research Facility Fund.
Yes. Its active grant programs state that they accept unsolicited submissions and invite proposals for enology and viticulture projects, including research, education, and support services tied to the Oregon and regional wine industry.
The recent grant distribution is centered at $2,000: p25 is $2,000, median is $2,000, and p75 is $7,000. The portfolio also includes larger awards, such as $30,000, $100,000, and $107,067 for research and institution-building.
Several recipients appear in more than one year. Union Gospel Mission received $4,000 in 2023 and again in 2024, Douglas High School received $2,000 in both years, and Oregon Public Broadcasting received $2,000 in both years.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Erath Family Foundation C/O Irvine & Company Cpas that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Only funds approved 501(c)(3) organizations. Projects should advance science and education in enology and viticulture.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON COUNTY 4-H MASTER GARDENER AND AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE CNT | MEDFORD, OR | $200,000 | 2026 | CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHING & EVENT PAVILION |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | CORVALLIS, OR | $75,556 | 2026 | RESEARCH AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS |
| NATIONAL GRAPE RESEARCH ALLIANCE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | GRAPE RESEARCH |
| A FAMILY PLACE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIEF NURSERY |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL | WINSTON, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT |
| AHIVOY | AMITY, OR | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YAMHILL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (YCAP) | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK FOR PEOPLE IN NEED |
| CANBY CENTER | CANBY, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | CORVALLIS, OR | $126,758 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINERIES ASSOCIATION | PORTLAND, OR | $40,000 | 2025 | TECHNICAL TASTING PROGRAM |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2025 | TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DUNIWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $2,000 | 2025 | BOOKSGIVING FUNDRAISER |
| AHIVOY | AMITY, OR | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL | WINSTON, OR | $2,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | CORVALLIS, OR | $107,067 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2024 | TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS |
| AHIVOY | AMITY, OR | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING | PORTLAND, OR | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING |
| A FAMILY PLACE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $2,000 | 2024 | RELIEF NURSERY |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL | WINSTON, OR | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CORVALLIS, OR | $100,000 | 2023 | TO ESTABLISH THE ERATH FAMILY FOUNDATION WINE RESEARCH FACILITY FUND |
| AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | CORVALLIS, OR | $59,241 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINE FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LINFIELD UNIVERSITY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $10,000 | 2023 | MARIA STUART SCHOLARSHIP IN WINE STUDIES |
| KAPI'OLANI HEALTH FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | $4,000 | 2023 | HONOLULU CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
| UNION GOSPEL MISSION | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS |
| OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING | PORTLAND, OR | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | PORTLAND, OR | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AHIVOY | AMITY, OR | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL | WINSTON, OR | $2,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT |
| WALK IN THE PARK FOUNDATION | CARLTON, OR | $2,000 | 2023 | CARLTON, OREGON LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
JACKSON COUNTY 4-H MASTER GARDENER AND AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE CNT
$200,000CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHING & EVENT PAVILION
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
$75,556RESEARCH AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$10,000TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS
NATIONAL GRAPE RESEARCH ALLIANCE
$5,000GRAPE RESEARCH
A FAMILY PLACE
$5,000RELIEF NURSERY
GENERAL SUPPORT
DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT
AHIVOY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YAMHILL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (YCAP)
$1,500TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
CANBY CENTER
$1,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINERIES ASSOCIATION
$40,000TECHNICAL TASTING PROGRAM
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$4,000TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DUNIWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
$2,000BOOKSGIVING FUNDRAISER
AHIVOY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$4,000TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS
AHIVOY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
$2,000TO SUPPORT OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT
TO ESTABLISH THE ERATH FAMILY FOUNDATION WINE RESEARCH FACILITY FUND
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
$59,241RESEARCH
WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINE FOUNDATION
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNION GOSPEL MISSION
$4,000TO PROVIDE MEALS, CARE, AND RECOVERY TO THE HOMELESS
OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
$2,000TO SUPPORT OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AHIVOY
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
$2,000TO SUPPORT THE HORTICULTURAL PROGRAM'S GREENHOUSE PROJECT
WALK IN THE PARK FOUNDATION
$2,000CARLTON, OREGON LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT