scholarship and charitable programs

The charitable work of The Oregon Wine Brotherhood (OWB) supports our organizational objectives including “Promoting the Wines and Wine Industry of Oregon.”  We have three charitable pathways:

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1.  SCHOLARSHIPS:  A major cornerstone of The Oregon Wine Brotherhood is to provide
     scholarship funding for students pursuing degrees in wine studies programs For over 20 years
     OWB has provided more than $250,000 in student scholarships  through our endowment at
     the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). 

 

     SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

      For the following fall-spring academic year, please apply by April 1.  Applications open                        November of each year.  Click HERE for the informational brochure.

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         Click HERE to access the application form.  Enter the number 392 in the scholarship                        search box located on the left-hand side of the page near the top just below the title. Follow           the directions completely, the applications are due each year by April 1, 5 p.m. Pacific time.
      No late applications will be accepted.  Only Oregon and Washington residents are eligible.

      For inquiries, fill out the message section at the bottom of this screen or call the Scholarship 
      Fund Committee Chair Nick Bonar at (808) 443-3988 or nick@arcturushomes.com.

 

2.  COMMUNITY GIVING:

     The Oregon Wine Brotherhood invests local organizations and institutions that provide funding
     for projects and services that directly benefit communities on which Oregon vineyards,
     wineries, and their employees rely.  These include programs that have historically focused on     
     training, education, housing, and healthcare which directly impact vineyard/winery workers
     and their families.   

     For inquiries, fill out the message section at the bottom of this screen or call Sam Kress at
     (503) 481-8532 or samk17478@gmail.com.

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3.  INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC SPECIAL PROJECTS:

      From time-to-time, The Oregon Wine Brotherhood will invest in special projects, events, or
      research that further our organizational objectives.  These investments are charitable in nature
      but are not required to be tax deductible.  An example includes data gathering that informs 

      how we prioritize our Scholarships and Community Giving. 

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      For inquiries, fill out the message section at the bottom of this screen or call Josh Bratt at    
      (503) 804-4458 or josh.bratt@ms.com.

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Funding for our charitable work:

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1.  SCHOLARSHIPS:  The Oregon Wine Brotherhood endowment at Oregon Community
     Foundation (OCF) provides the lion’s  share of scholarship giving. 

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2.  SCHOLARSHIPS. COMMUNITY GIVING, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:  Each year (late
     summer/early fall), a Barrel Tasting event is held at a member winery to celebrate the harvest
     and most recent vintage of the wines of our region.  A highlight of the day is a silent auction of
     wonderful wines, trips,  dinners and gifts.  Additional support comes from individual donations
     made by members of the brotherhood and their guests through our charitable paddle raise. 

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We are committed to positively impacting the availability of talent and health of communities who are the foundation of our wine industry.  Through the financial support and hard work of OWB members, leadership, and industry constituencies, we look forward to continuing the meaningful difference we have made in helping Oregon’s  wine industry thrive and grow!

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