FINGER LAKES WINE ALLIANCE

EIN: 431968073 Community Improvement

GENEVA, NY

Total Revenue
$223,186
Total Expenses
$246,610
Total Assets
$84,567
Net Assets
$83,677
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
AMANDA FITZGERALD
Phone
3155631480
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FINGER LAKES WINE ALLIANCE, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $247K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FINGER LAKES WINE ALLIANCE IS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND PROMINENCE OF THE FINGER LAKES AVA, ITS WINES, AND ITS WINERIES.THE FLWA STRIVES TO BE THE PREEMINENT VOICE AND CHAMPION FOR THE REGION ON A GLOBAL SCALE. OUR WINERIES ARE RECOGNIZED AS LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY DEDICATED TO MOVING THE WINE REGION FORWARD, TOGETHER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $169,278 Revenue: $127,896

TO SUPPORT MEMBER WINERIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE MARKETING REPRESENTATION, THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS A MEMBERSHIP LEVY AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT FUNDS REGIONAL PROMOTION, INDUSTRY...

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TO SUPPORT MEMBER WINERIES THROUGH COLLECTIVE MARKETING REPRESENTATION, THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS A MEMBERSHIP LEVY AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT FUNDS REGIONAL PROMOTION, INDUSTRY EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND MARKET PRESENCE OF FINGER LAKES WINE PRODUCERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,306 Revenue: $57,490

TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND ELEVATE THE PROFILE OF FINGER LAKES RIESLING, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL RIESLING CAMP, AN IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR TRADE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, AND...

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TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND ELEVATE THE PROFILE OF FINGER LAKES RIESLING, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL RIESLING CAMP, AN IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR TRADE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES STRUCTURED TASTINGS, VINEYARD VISITS, AND SESSIONS LED BY WINEMAKERS AND REGIONAL EXPERTS, DESIGNED TO DEEPEN PARTICIPANTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINGER LAKES AVA AND ITS WINES. A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS INCLUDED TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.

Program 3
Expenses: $23,026 Revenue: $22,800

TO INCREASE NATIONAL VISIBILITY AND MARKET PRESENCE OF FINGER LAKES WINES, THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTED A SERIES OF TARGETED MARKETING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE VINTAGE REPORT TASTING, BOSTON WINE EXPO...

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TO INCREASE NATIONAL VISIBILITY AND MARKET PRESENCE OF FINGER LAKES WINES, THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTED A SERIES OF TARGETED MARKETING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE VINTAGE REPORT TASTING, BOSTON WINE EXPO PARTICIPATION, PRESS OUTREACH AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER STRATEGIC MARKETING INITIATIVES. THESE PROGRAMS CONNECT MEMBER WINERIES WITH TRADE PROFESSIONALS, MEDIA, AND CONSUMERS ACROSS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MARKETS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,000
Program Service Revenue $208,186
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $223,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $124,719
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $246,610
Other Expenses $121,891
TOTAL EXPENSES $246,610

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $223,186 $261,310 -0.1%
Expenses $246,610 $257,229 0.0%
Net Income $-23,424 $4,081 -6.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
2
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$46,666
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIM ALIPERTI PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA FITZGERALD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON BROCK PAST CHAIR & MEMBERSHIP/ FINANCE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK TAUCK (RESIGNED 5/25) BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE PITTARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEAGHAN FRANK BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN HARRIS (RESIGNED 10/25) VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE MURRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ STAMP PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WAGNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEE WEIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOVA CADAMTRE BOARD MEMBER, VICE CHAIR, FORMER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE HOSMER (JOINED 6/25) SECRETARY, BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN TAYLOR (JOINED 8/25) BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY NAVOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$40,712 $5,954 $46,666
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $223,186 $246,610 $84,567 $-23,424
2024 $261,310 $257,229 $143,189 $4,081
2023 $274,739 $266,596 $163,368 $8,143
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