Vinton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Vinton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,950 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$151,950
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$77,860
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,450 the year before.
33% 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 | $190,068 | 23 | $46,821 |
| 2024 | $165,450 | 23 | $80,121 |
| 2025 | $151,950 | 24 | $77,860 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brock J Vinton 1 River Place Suite 114, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 472-7200 |
| What to submit | Formal written request outlining purpose of agency and reason to be considered for contribution |
What Vinton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $81,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $27,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 12 | $11,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Charity | $80,000 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | Charity | $20,000 |
| Mercersurg Academy | Charity | $15,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | Charity | $10,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | Charity | $10,000 |
| Delaware Nature Society | Charity | $2,000 |
| Delaware Wildlands | Charity | $2,000 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | Charity | $1,000 |
| Children's Beach House Inc | Charity | $1,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Charity | $1,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Charity | $1,000 |
| Faithful Friends | Charity | $1,000 |
| Herring Gut Learning Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Club | Charity | $1,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Winterthur Museum Garden & Library | Charity | $1,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Charity | $1,000 |
| Children of the Nations | Charity | $500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Charity | $500 |
| Historic Centerville de | Charity | $250 |
| Racquet Club of Ocean Reef | Charity | $250 |
| Talleyville Fire Company | Charity | $250 |
| Rehoboth Beach Country Club | Charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Brock J Vinton
- Heather Beck Vinton-Robitzer
- Brock J Vinton II
Questions people ask
Does Vinton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vinton Family Foundation give?
$151,950 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vinton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brock J Vinton (President), Heather Beck Vinton-Robitzer (Vice President) and Brock J Vinton II (Vice President).
What does Vinton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and education.