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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2309687

BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BIG SUR, CA 93920

Financials

$316K$333K2023$267K$287K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$267,220$286,805-$19,585$17,431$10,730$6,701
December 31, 2023990$316,492$333,290-$16,798$30,246$3,958$26,288
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$214,843
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7
Net income from fundraising events
$52,370
Other revenue
$52,370

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$201,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$21,225
Accounting fees
$5,405
Occupancy
$13,278
Program services (functional)
$201,000
Management and general (functional)
$85,805

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,246
Total assets, end of year
$17,431
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,730
Net assets, end of year
$6,701
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,703
Gross receipts
$460,731
Employees
0
Year formed
2016
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AENGUS WAGNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MATT PETERSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELSA RIVERACFO
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Frank PinneyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Amanda English OliverBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AENGUS WAGNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MATT PETERSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELSA RIVERACFO
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Frank PinneyBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Nicolaus BallaBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Amanda English OliverBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 487, BIG SUR, CA 93920-0487
In care of
% ELSA RIVERA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELSA RIVERA, PO BOX 487, BIG SUR, CA 93920
Signed the 990
Elsa Rivera, CFO
Phone
(831) 596-8105
Return prepared by
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California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-2309687 or by the name BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC. WAS CREATED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE QUALITY AND VARIETY OF FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCED ON THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA (WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ABUNDANCE OF PRODUCE AND WINES AVAILABLE IN AND AROUND BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA); INITIATE, SUPPORT, AND FOSTER THE STUDY OF THE PRODUCTION AND CULTIVATION OF FOOD AND WINE; ENCOURAGE PREPARATION OF ENJOYABLE, HEALTHY FOOD; PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE AREA OF BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA; ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO PROTECT AND RESPECT THE SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES OF THE BIG SURE AREA AND COASTLINE; IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE BIG SUR AREA BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND ENGAGE IN ALL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PURPOSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Community Foundation for Monterey County
    Expenses $92,000 · grants $92,000
  • Big Sur Health Center
    Expenses $48,000 · grants $48,000
  • Big Sur Unified School District
    Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
  • Big Sur Grange
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • Captain Cooper School
    Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
  • Big Sur Fiddle Camp
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • Big Sur Historical Society
    Expenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
  • Big Sur Softball
    Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
  • The Big Share
    Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
  • Stage Kids
    Expenses $8,000 · grants $8,000
  • Esselen Tribe of Monterey County
    Expenses $6,000 · grants $6,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2309687
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,431
Income (IRS master file)
$460,731

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$267,220$286,805$17,431XML
990December 2023$316,492$333,290$30,246XML
990December 2022$307,304$297,068$50,272IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 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 81-2309687).

Questions about BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC is 81-2309687.
Is BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION 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 BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELSA RIVERA.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $267,220, expenses of $286,805 and total assets of $17,431 at year end.

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