Vigneron Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Vigneron Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$101,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $133,500 | 23 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 20 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $101,000 | 13 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Vigneron Memorial Fund 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 Vigneron Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 13 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Dream Center of Ri Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Heather Abbott Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| ALS United Rhode Island | Unrestricted general | $11,000 |
| Greater Providence YMCA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Ri Inc | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Providence Children's Museum | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Looking Upwards Inc | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| The Groden Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| In-Sight for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Frank Olean Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Southern Rhode Island Volunteers | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Vigneron Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vigneron Memorial Fund give?
$101,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Vigneron Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Vigneron Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.