Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation

What Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation does

The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 36-4790851) founded to support and promote Napa Valley vineyard workers through education and professional development. Its mission is delivered to a single beneficiary population: registered Napa County farmworkers, with programming taught primarily in Spanish. The Foundation operates from 831 Latour Court in Napa, California, with a small staff (1-10 employees) and runs five core program areas: Adult Literacy (English, math, financial, and computer literacy), Family & Community services (including VITA tax assistance through UpValley Family Centers), Leadership & Management development, Mentorship through the FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY programs, and Viticulture & Safety training. Named flagship products include the CULTIVAR three-day Spanish-language conference, CULTIVAR360 Leadership Academy, Women's Leadership Workshop, Supervisor Development Program, and Train-the-Trainer safety certifications covering First Aid/CPR, Heat Illness Prevention, Pesticide Safety, and Soil Health.

Programs are organized around instructor-led workshops, certification courses, scholarships (El Futuro Scholarship administered with the Napa Valley Community Foundation for viticulture and enology degrees), and recognition awards (Scholar of the Year, Farmworker of the Year, Vineyard Champions, Pruning Contest Champions). Distribution is direct: in-person training at locations in Napa County, with outreach via the Foundation's website calendar, email communications, and referrals from partnering vineyard management companies and wineries. There is no proprietary technology platform; all content is delivered live.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded. Programs are provided free of charge to Napa County farmworkers, with some programs capped at two participants per company to manage demand. Revenue derives from individual donors, wineries, vineyard management companies, and foundation grants. The organization is supported by a deep ecosystem of partners including Napa Valley Grapegrowers, UC Davis (soil health research since 2020), UC Cooperative Extension (Job Satisfaction Project), Napa County Resource Conservation District, Napa County Agricultural Commissioner, the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, and the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. Geographic scope is strictly limited to Napa County, and the Foundation explicitly restricts registration to Napa County farmworkers.

Name

Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation

Legal name

Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation

Website

https://farmworkerfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, primarily Spanish-language education, literacy, leadership, mentorship, safety, and viticulture training programs to registered Napa County vineyard workers, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Workforce & Safety Management Advisory (HSE, Training, HR) (AFACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vineyard Labor & Compliance Management (H-2A, Safety, Payroll, Housing) (AFAGAJAK), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL), Farm Labor Compliance & Payroll Services (HR, Taxes, Workers’ Comp) (AFACAHAL)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Adult literacy programs
• Leadership training
• Farmworker education
• Viticulture safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 36-4790851), the Foundation operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals, wineries, vineyard management companies, and grant funding from foundations. Programs are provided free of charge to Napa County farmworkers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation delivers free educational, professional development, leadership, mentorship, and safety training programs to Napa County vineyard workers and their families. Programs are organized across five integrated areas—Adult Literacy, Family & Community, Mentorship, Leadership & Management, and Viticulture & Safety—and are taught primarily in Spanish at no cost to registered Napa County farmworkers, with registration limited to two participants per employer company.

Product overview

The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational and professional development programs as a single unified nonprofit service. The core offerings include five integrated program areas: Adult Literacy (covering Computer, English, Financial, and Math Literacy), Family & Community services, Leadership & Management development, Mentorship through the FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY programs, and Viticulture & Safety training. Key named products include the CULTIVAR three-day leadership conference, CULTIVAR360 Leadership Academy, Women's Leadership Workshop, Supervisor Development Program, and Train-the-Trainer certification programs. Additional offerings include recognition awards (Farmworker of the Year, Vineyard Champions, Pruning Contest Champions, Scholar of the Year), the El Futuro Educational Scholarship, Job Satisfaction Project, Immigration & Citizenship Resources, and the VITA Tax Assistance Program. All programs are provided free of charge to registered Napa County farmworkers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Literacy Program Free bilingual (Spanish/English) instruction in adult literacy subjects including English, math, financial literacy, computer literacy, and technology, designed for Napa County vineyard workers to support academic success, personal growth, professional development, and community engagement.
• Family & Community Program Free programs and services supporting farmworker families and the broader Napa Valley community through events, workshops, seminars, and partner resources including community health, family support, and recognition awards.
• Mentorship Program (FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY) Free mentorship opportunities including the Patrick Foley FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY Summer Mentor Program, Alumni Program, and Apprentice Program, designed to develop the next generation of Napa Valley farmers through skill-building, self-investment, and expanded career perspectives.
• Leadership & Management Program Free professional development programs teaching essential leadership skills in decision-making, training, team building, collaboration, and communication for Napa County vineyard supervisors, crew leads, and frontline managers seeking career advancement and higher wages.
• Viticulture & Safety Program Free skill-building programs covering viticultural advancements, sustainability and environmental stewardship practices, vineyard technology, and safety training for Napa County vineyard workers.
• CULTIVAR Conference A free three-day annual leadership and viticulture conference delivered in Spanish to Napa Valley's vineyard workforce, providing practical knowledge from industry experts on vineyard practices and leadership skills.
• CULTIVAR360 Leadership Academy Free advanced leadership academy providing in-depth training and development for emerging Napa Valley vineyard leaders.
• Women's Leadership Workshop A free annual one-day workshop supporting new and aspiring female vineyard supervisors in Napa Valley's winegrape industry, focusing on leadership skills, personal strengths, and professional networking.
• Supervisor Development Program A free foundational program for new Napa County vineyard supervisors, crew leads, and frontline managers focusing on essential leadership skills including communication, conflict resolution, team motivation, and navigating challenging conversations.
• Train-the-Trainer Program A free certification program that equips Napa County farmworkers with skills and credentials to teach essential workplace safety practices, including First Aid/CPR, Heat Illness Prevention, Pesticide Safety, and Soil Health & Irrigation Assessment.
• El Futuro Educational Scholarship A scholarship program providing up to $5,000 per year for up to three years to Napa County residents pursuing an associate degree in viticulture and enology at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College, administered in partnership with the Napa Valley Community Foundation.
• Job Satisfaction Project A free industry collaboration with UC Cooperative Extension that promotes equitable working conditions and farmworker well-being through anonymous workplace surveys and a multi-stakeholder task force, including representatives from Silverado Farming Company, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Walsh Vineyards Management, and Ag Health Benefits Alliance.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program A free partnership program with UpValley Family Centers that provides IRS-certified volunteer tax preparation services to income-qualifying Napa County farmworking families.
• Immigration & Citizenship Resources Free immigration and citizenship resources for Napa County farmworkers, including Know Your Rights presentations, immigration legal services information, citizenship clinics and classes, and rapid response hotline contacts delivered in partnership with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Train-the-Trainer: Soil Health students stated they would immediately use these skills in their jobs and will be able to better train others
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC Davis Soil Health and Biodiversity LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Led by Dr. Cristina Lazcano, conducting soil health research across 62 Napa Valley vineyards. Partnership includes development of soil health guide for growers and investigation of carbon sequestration potential.
• Napa Valley GrapegrowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for best practice videos and documents in viticulture. Developed instructional guides in Spanish and English for agricultural best practices. Joint soil health research initiative including 2020-2025 vineyard trials investigating soil health and carbon sequestration in Napa Valley soils.
• Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint soil health initiative partner. Collaborates on irrigation assessment services, carbon farm plans, and habitat planning for Napa County vineyards.
• University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Job Satisfaction Project to enhance farmworker well-being. UCCE staff conduct site visits and manage survey implementation for farmworker satisfaction assessment. Also provides viticulture resources including Pierce's Disease, Red Blotch Disease, and climate data.
• Napa Valley Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for El Futuro Educational Scholarship program. NVCF administers the scholarship fund established in memory of Steve Moulds, past president of the Foundation. Provides $5,000 for up to three years for viticulture and enology students at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College.
• UpValley Family CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. UpValley Family Centers provides IRS-certified tax preparation volunteers to help farmworking families with tax filing at no cost. Also partner on Family Safety Fund for immigrant families.
• Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides Train-the-Trainer instructors for heat illness prevention training. Teresa Andrews serves as Education and Outreach Specialist delivering safety training content.
• Napa County Agricultural CommissionercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides regulatory guidance for fieldworkers. Field staff work throughout Napa Valley vineyards monitoring for pests and ensuring safe agricultural practices. Staff never ask about immigration status.
• Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Know Your Rights presentations and immigration legal services. Hosts citizenship clinics and classes for farmworkers.
• Ag Health Benefits AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Job Satisfaction Project Task Force. Becky Barlow represents the organization on the task force dedicated to improving farmworkers' lives through collaboration and action.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Center for Farmworker Families: California-based nonprofit supporting farmworker families through education, family services, and community programs; direct mission peer with similar nonprofit education and family support programming, though focused on broader Central Coast communities.
• California Farmworker Foundation: Statewide nonprofit delivering education, advocacy, and workforce development services to California's farmworking families across multiple crops; most direct peer in mission, programs, and target population, but operating at a state rather than county scale.
• Napa Valley Grapegrowers: Industry association for Napa grape growers that funds education, sustainability research, and best-practice programs for vineyard workers; the Foundation is a listed strategic partner and they co-produce Spanish/English training content for Napa growers.

Broad incumbents

• California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA): Statewide legal aid nonprofit serving farmworkers and rural communities with legal services, education, and community engagement; overlaps with the Foundation's immigration, family safety, and worker rights programming.
• National Farm Worker Ministry: National faith-based organization supporting farmworker justice, education, and community organizing; comparable mission of farmworker education and family support but operating at national scale with a different funding and advocacy model.
• United Farm Workers Foundation: National nonprofit arm of the UFW providing education, immigration legal services, and civic engagement programs to farmworkers across the U.S.; overlapping mission and program mix (training, legal services, scholarships) but operating at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance: Regional wine industry alliance for the Paso Robles AVA promoting viticulture education and community programs for vineyard workers; comparable industry-association model supporting vineyard workforce development in a different California region.
• Sonoma County Winegrowers: Industry association for Sonoma County grape growers that funds sustainability, workforce, and education initiatives for vineyard workers; comparable in mission and industry focus but operating in an adjacent wine region rather than directly in Napa.
• Lodi Winegrape Commission: Regional commission supporting Lodi-area grape growers with sustainability, workforce, and education programs; comparable wine-industry education and worker-support mission, but anchored in a different California wine region.

Others

• Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (WCAHS, UC Davis): UC Davis-affiliated research and training center providing heat illness prevention, pesticide safety, and agricultural health education; a listed implementation partner that supplies Train-the-Trainer instructors to the Foundation and serves a parallel worker-safety function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/farmworkerfoundation

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