Grapevine giving foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 87-2389502 Website

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

California $238K (14%)

Florida $198K (12%)

South Carolina $129K (8%)

Michigan $107K (6%)

Virginia $106K (6%)

District of Columbia $102K (6%)

Alaska $88K (5%)

New York $75K (4%)

+42 more states

Cities

AkronAlamogordoAlbuquerqueAlexandriaAllentownAmericusAnchorageAnn ArborApollo BeachArlingtonArvadaAshevilleAtlantaAuburnAugustaAustinBaltimoreBangorBarreBarrington

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"

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County (WGC) Grant

Grapevine giving foundation

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Richmond Community ToolBank ($100,000), Spur Local Inc ($59,919), Heritage Classic Foundation ($56,895).

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 County

Partnered with Kendra Scott for community engagement events (Sip N' Shop Events)

Grapevine Partners with Kendra Scott for Sip N' Shop Events

Continues 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 County

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grapevine giving foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Grapevine giving foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $5,001–$130,000 • Total giving reported at $8,102,321 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) **Support Provided:** The foundation provides critical resources to Giving Circles including: • Seed funding for new circles • Donation matching programs • Tax receipt facilitation • Training and capacity-building support **Active Opportunities:** • Women's Giving Circle of Harford County (WGC) Grant