Vineyard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vineyard Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Myers, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,800 the year before.
53% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $64,800 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 15 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Vineyard 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 Vineyard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $66,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights Foundation | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc | General support | $14,667 |
| Lewis P Tabarrini Children's Music | General purpose | $9,667 |
| Mercy Flight Inc | General purpose | $9,667 |
| Keystone Science School Inc | General support | $9,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs | General support | $5,000 |
| Youth on Record | General purpose | $5,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dachshund Rescue South Florida Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Gladiolus Food Pantry Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Harvest of Hope Pantry | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Cafe of Life Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $1,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW FL | General support | $999 |
Officers and trustees
- Finemark National Bank & Trust
- David Depree
- Gregory Scott Depree
- Joanne Depree
- Cheryl Depree
- Carey Depree
Questions people ask
Does Vineyard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vineyard Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vineyard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Finemark National Bank & Trust (Trustee), David Depree (President), Gregory Scott Depree (Treasurer) and Joanne Depree (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vineyard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and food and hunger.