Vinik Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vinik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.2 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.2 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$176 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.3 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $12.3 million | 116 | $253 million |
| 2024 | $12.2 million | 103 | $176 million |
How to apply
Vinik Family 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 Vinik Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 74 | $7.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $2.8 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $583,000 |
| California | 3 | $150,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $112,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $99,638 |
| Iowa | 1 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $54,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Museum of Art | General support | $2.1 million |
| University of South Florida Foundation Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research (The) | General support | $1.0 million |
| The Meadowbrook School of Weston | General support | $950,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | General support | $663,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Inc | General support | $612,500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General support | $500,000 |
| Florida Aquarium (The) | General support | $500,000 |
| William James College Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Wnet Depository | General support | $500,000 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Fdn | General support | $300,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $125,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | General support | $112,500 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Bullard Family Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Tampa Bay Innovation Hub Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Tampa | General support | $100,000 |
| Duke University | General support | $99,638 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $80,000 |
| Pinellas County Education Foundation Inc | General support | $57,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | General support | $54,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Blue Star Families Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Cancer Center-Ccc | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Tampa Bay Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Copperhead Charities | General support | $50,000 |
| Enterprising Latinas Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Florida Autism Center of Excellence Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Services Council Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| KIPP Socal | General support | $50,000 |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow | General support | $50,000 |
| Liberty Aviation International Rescue Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Macdonald Training Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| New Life Warehouse | General support | $50,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey N Vinik
- Mary Penny Vinik
Questions people ask
Does Vinik Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vinik Family Foundation give?
$12.2 million in tax year 2024, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Vinik Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey N Vinik (Trustee) and Mary Penny Vinik (Trustee & President).
What does Vinik Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.