Private foundation · EIN 77-0519250 · Rcho Santa Fe, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

True Vine Foundation Inc

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. 73% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$90K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZIn support of general operations$10K
The Vision of ChildrenSan Diego, CAIn support of general operations$10K
Green Oak RanchSan Marcos, CAIn support of general operations$10K
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKIn support of general operations$5,000
Community HospiceModesto, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
EdifySan Diego, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
Childrens Crisis CenterModesto, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
Calvin Christian School EndowmentEscondido, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
Modesto Gospel MissionModesto, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCIn support of general operations$5,000
The Salvation ArmyRancho Palos Verdes, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
FIRST LibertyPlano, TXIn support of general operations$5,000
San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
Crickets Hope IncModesto, CAIn support of general operations$5,000

By state: California 11 · Arizona 1 · Oklahoma 1 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

True Vine Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rcho Santa Fe, California, administered in care of S Paulette Bates, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 True Vine Foundation Inc 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 True Vine Foundation Inc give each year?

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

Where does True Vine Foundation Inc give?

California (11 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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