Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
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About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for underserved local children and Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by raising funds for organizations that meet basic needs and provide access to education and enrichment.
Focus Areas
Children & Youth ServicesEducation & EnrichmentBasic Needs (food, beds, family support)Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)Arts & Cultural ProgramsFood Security
Who They Fund
children and adolescents (K–12 students)foster children and foster familieschildren with life-limiting illnesseschildren with disabilities / Down syndromeunderserved youth in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
About Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation directs funds raised by the Livermore Valley Wine Auction to local organizations serving underserved children and youth in the Livermore Valley and East Bay. That auction-backed model shows up across its recent grants, with support for school arts, foster care, food access, science education, and services for children with special needs. The foundation’s mission statement also centers children and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tying grantmaking to basic needs, education, and enrichment. Recent awards show a mix of community nonprofits and school-connected groups. The Wente Family Foundation received $110,575 for arts education programs in schools, while Boys & Girls Club of Tracy Inc received $100,000 to help young people reach their full potential. Other grants support Fostering Wishes for foster children, George Mark Children’s Fund for children facing life-limiting diagnoses, and Open Heart Kitchen for nutritious food access. Together, these grants reflect a local funding approach that prioritizes direct services for children and families rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation’s giving is tightly linked to the Livermore Valley/East Bay community, with repeated support for organizations in Livermore and nearby cities. Its recent record also includes a recurring pattern of grant support across more than one year for some organizations, including Quest Science Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy.
What Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation Funds
Arts and enrichment appear prominently in the foundation’s grant history. The Wente Family Foundation received $110,575 for arts education programs in schools, and Livermore Valley Arts received $23,000 to provide arts camps, classes, studio spaces, free community events, gallery spaces, immersive arts programs for students, and live performances. Food security is another clear thread. Open Heart Kitchen was awarded $73,500 to provide equitable access to nutritious food today while building a food-secure tomorrow, aligning with the foundation’s focus on basic needs and nutrition. In a different basic-needs area, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc received $30,000 to provide handmade, fully furnished beds to children in need. The foundation also supports services for children with disabilities and special needs. Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area received $28,000 for education and therapies for children with Down syndrome, and Exceptional Needs Network received $20,000 for camps and programs for children with special needs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$160K
Total Assets
$33K
Total Revenue
$174K
Total Expenses
$187K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $29K and $77K, with a median of $72K.
25th Percentile
$29K
Median
$72K
75th Percentile
$77K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
BRANDI LOMBARDI
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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