Vintage BMW House
Preselected recipients only
Vintage BMW House is a private foundation in McKinleyville, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$18,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,500 | 17 | $0 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 16 | $0 |
| 2025 | $18,000 | 17 | $0 |
How to apply
Vintage BMW House 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.
What Vintage BMW House funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Day Health Care Mad River | Charitable qualifying distribution | $2,000 |
| Humboldt Botanical Gardens Foundation | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Trinidad Coastal Land Trust | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| McKinleyville Land Trust | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Timber Heritage Association | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of Arcata Marsh | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Dunes | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of the McKinleyville Library | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of No Cal | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Clarke Historical Museum | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Humboldt Arts Council | Charitable qualifying distribtuion | $1,000 |
| Humboldt County Historical Society | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Humboldt Library Foundation | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Eureka Heritage Society | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Historic Sites Society of Arcata | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
| Keet TV | Charitable qualifying distribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland R House Jr
- Christine House
Questions people ask
Does Vintage BMW House accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vintage BMW House give?
$18,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vintage BMW House?
Its 2025 filing lists Leland R House Jr (President) and Christine House (Secretary).
What does Vintage BMW House fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.