Vines and Forest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vines and Forest Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,365 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,500. 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$66,365
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $66,365 | 11 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Vines and Forest 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.
What Vines and Forest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $26,865 |
| California | 2 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | For the Taub Center for Socio Economic Research | $22,500 |
| Khan Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Plan International USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Batsheva Dance Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,365 |
| American Friends of Idf Widows and Orphans Org | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anat Gafni
- Fred van den Bosch
Questions people ask
Does Vines and Forest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vines and Forest Foundation give?
$66,365 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Vines and Forest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anat Gafni (Dir) and Fred van den Bosch (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Vines and Forest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.