Organizations Filed Purposes:
To raise money for charitable organizations in Charlotte.
Charlotte Wine & Food brings together leading wine industry experts from around the world and pairs them with Charlottes top chefs to celebrate and advance public knowledge of and appreciation for fine wine and food, while making significant contributions to charitable organizations that benefit children and their families in the Charlotte community.In 1989, a group of civic-minded wine and food enthusiasts had a vision of creating a series of events to raise money for charity. Out of this vision, Charlotte Wine & Food was born and has proudly contributed over $5.5 million to the community over the last 31 years. With time and care, the organization has grown in stature and evolved but remains one of Charlottes premier cultural institutions attracting winemakers, vintners, and sommeliers from around the world while celebrating the best of Charlottes culinary landscape. What started as a Weekend of events taking place bi-annually is now a year-round series of events that culminate in a multi-day wine and food experience each April. From intimate vintner dinners and tastings to large gala dinners and live auctions, Charlotte Wine & Food has something for anyone interested in wine, food, fun, and fundraising! Charlotte Wine & Food is a non-profit 501(c)3 directed by a fellowship of wine and food connoisseurs that make up its volunteer board of directors. All events benefit strategically-selected charity partners that support children in the local community. For 2019, Charlotte Wine & Food distributed $180,000 to 5 local charities.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Lauren Deese | Executive Dir. | 40 | $115,000 |
| Phil Smith | Chairman | 3 | $0 |
| Alison Summerville | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Leslie Schlernitzauer | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| P Thornton Withers | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jimmy Whang | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Trainor | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Stein | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marty Snider | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Smith | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| David Seacrest | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Rose | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| John Reid | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Ness | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Maier | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Hannon | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Debbie Frail | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Carlos Evans | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Perrin Dargarn | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Cope | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Conway | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Don Cleven | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ray Chinn | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Cat Carter | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Bohrer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Barnhart | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ariail Siggins Barker | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Palmer Steel | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
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