Vine and Branches Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vine and Branches Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In tax year 2023 it gave $4.1 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$4.1 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Vine and Branches Foundation Inc 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 Vine and Branches Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $340,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $290,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $267,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $255,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $175,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $160,000 |
| California | 2 | $80,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | Religious | $1.8 million |
| Alpha USA | Religious | $250,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc | Charitable | $250,000 |
| City on A Hill Inc | Religious | $175,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc | Charitable | $170,000 |
| New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Communio Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Human Coalition | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Stronger Families | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Institute for Family Studies | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Soul Shepherding | Religious | $75,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Religious | $70,000 |
| Life Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center Inc | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center Inc | Religous | $60,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministries | Religous | $60,000 |
| Resonate Church | Religious | $60,000 |
| Better Together | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Georgia Center for Opportunity Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Prograce International | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Save the Storks | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Youth for Christ USA Inc | Religious | $40,000 |
| Sanctity of Life Ministries | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Embrace Grace Inc | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Care Net | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Restore Austin Church | Religious | $30,000 |
| Young Life Milwaukee | Religious | $30,000 |
| Young Life | Religious | $25,000 |
| A Caring Pregnancy Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Avail NYC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Doxa Church Inc | Religious | $10,000 |
| Gospel City Church | Religious | $10,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Educational | $9,000 |
| Culinary Angels | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Made to Flourish Inc | Religious | $5,000 |
| Teen Challenge International Inc- Milwaukee Wi | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin and Northern Michigan Council of the Assemblies of God | Religious | $5,000 |
| Poplar Creek Church | Religious | $4,000 |
| Chosen Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Findley
- Barbara R Findley
- Richard J Bliss
Questions people ask
Does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2023, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Vine and Branches Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists John W Findley (Vice-President, Treasurer), Barbara R Findley (President) and Richard J Bliss (Secretary).
What does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.