Grapevine giving foundation
Grapevine Giving Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in New York City that serves as the philanthropic arm of Grapevine, an online platform dedicated to the Giving Circle movement. The foundation was established in 2022 and operates as a dynamic infrastructure organization supporting collective giving initiatives across the United States and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
-13.8% YoY
Grant Count
537
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy through the power of collective giving by:
- Amplifying the impact of Giving Circles
- Training and supporting diverse Giving Circle leaders
- Democratizing and diversifying philanthropy
- Fostering a global culture of philanthropy
The foundation's primary focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides critical resources to Giving Circles including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Florida, California, and Michigan, though it supports community-led giving circles across the country and has expanded internationally through global initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $4,065,834
- Total giving: $8,102,321
- 2024 Budget: $9.4M
- Program Spend: 86%
- Management Spend: 14%
- Fundraising Spend: 0%
Revenue (2023): $10.3M
Charity Rating: 87% (Three-Star rating) with a score of "Good"
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,065,834 | $3,646,685 | $2,197,238 |
| Revenue | $10,084,366 | $10,328,267 | $4,916,043 |
| Expenses | $9,422,061 | $10,366,086 | $4,777,164 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $159,549 | $36,957 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Grapevine giving foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder and CEO: Emily Rasmussen
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rasmussen | DIRECTOR, FOUNDER & PRESID | 40 | — |
| Jonah Nigh | Director | — | — |
| DANIELLE SCHIFFMAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has expanded its reach through strategic partnerships and initiatives:
Launched a groundbreaking global initiative in partnership with GlobalGiving and Philanthropy Together to expand the Giving Circle movement internationally
Grants & Awards - Women's Giving Circle of Harford CountyPartnered with Kendra Scott for community engagement events (Sip N' Shop Events)
Grapevine Partners with Kendra Scott for Sip N' Shop EventsContinues to scale the giving circle movement with focus on building local capacity in communities where circles do not yet exist
Grants & Awards - Women's Giving Circle of Harford CountySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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