Private foundation · EIN 38-3211939 · Fort Myers, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vineyard Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $90K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$90K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Heights FoundationFort Myers, FLGeneral purpose$18K
Captains for Clean Water IncFort Myers, FLGeneral support$15K
Lewis P Tabarrini Children's MusicFort Myers, FLGeneral purpose$9,667
Mercy Flight IncLeesburg, FLGeneral purpose$9,667
Keystone Science School IncKeystone, COGeneral support$9,000
FIRST Presbyterian Church of Bonita SpringsBonita Springs, FLGeneral support$5,000
Youth on RecordDenver, COGeneral purpose$5,000
East Tennessee FoundationKnoxville, TNGeneral purpose$5,000
Dachshund Rescue South Florida IncDavie, FLGeneral support$3,000
Gladiolus Food Pantry IncFort Myers, FLGeneral purpose$3,000
Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, COGeneral purpose$2,000
Gallatin CaresGallatin, TNGeneral purpose$2,000
Cafe of Life IncBonita Springs, FLGeneral support$2,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$1,000
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Sw FlFort Myers, FLGeneral support$999

By state: Florida 9 · Colorado 3 · Tennessee 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Vineyard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Myers, Florida, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vineyard Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vineyard Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Vineyard Foundation give?

Florida (9 grants), Colorado (3 grants), Tennessee (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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