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Vine Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 320652086

Vine Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$50,0004$0
2024$100,0002$0
2025$50,0002$0

How to apply

Vine Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Malaria Consortium US
Hermitage, PA
Donation$25,000
Wags and Walks
Los Angeles, CA
Donation$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vine Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Vine Foundation give?

$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Vine Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John Wagner (Trustee) and Ann Wagner (Trustee).

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