The Willamette Valley Wine Foundation is dedicated to transforming communities by enhancing the health, homes, and livelihoods of workers in wine-growing communities throughout the Willamette Valley. We achieve this through strategic partnerships and focused initiatives in four key areas: affordable housing, quality healthcare, early childhood education, and personal and professional development.

Yes, all donations to the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Donors can claim the donations on their tax returns under Federal Tax ID# 87-3700069.

Yes, contributions can be made through one-time gifts, recurring donations, legacy gifts, and in-kind contributions. Each mode of support plays a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our initiatives.

Funding decisions are made based on a strategic framework that assesses community needs, project impact potential, and alignment with our core mission. Our Board of Directors, in consultation with community stakeholders and expert partners, reviews and approves these decisions.

The First Leaf Initiative is our focused campaign to raise $2 million by the end of 2024 to support projects within our key areas of housing, healthcare, education, and development. The initiative's next phase will expand funding for these programs and incorporate additional community-driven projects based on the success and learning from the initial phase.

WVWF integrates services across health, housing, education, and development to tackle systemic issues holistically. Our approach is community-centric, ensuring that the solutions we support are sustainable and culturally appropriate with an intentional and strategic focus on bringing resources together to leverage the greatest impact.

We commit to keeping our donors informed through regular updates that include impact reports, success stories, and specific metrics on how contributions are making a difference. These communications ensure our donors see the tangible outcomes of their support.

We ensure sustainability by partnering with established local organizations and leveraging additional public and private funding. Our projects are designed with long-term outcomes in mind, focusing on building capacity and self-sufficiency within the community.

There are many ways to get involved beyond financial donations, including volunteering at events, participating in our advocacy campaigns, or serving in various capacities on our projects. We welcome individuals to bring their expertise and energy to help us achieve our mission.