Grapevine giving foundation
Grapevine Giving Foundation is a New York, New York-based public charity that supports collective giving through Giving Circles. It facilitates charitable donations, issues tax receipts, and provides resources such as seed funding and donation matching to help Giving Circles direct funds to charitable organizations.
Grapevine giving foundation at a glance
In short: Grapevine giving foundation gave $5.7M across 516 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,708,842
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 516
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,064
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,600
- Total assets
- $3,430,823
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (12% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grapevine giving foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 64 Bleecker Street Suite 264, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (917) 345-5544
Website: https://grapevine.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Grapevine giving foundation
Who Grapevine giving foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($482K). Together the top 10 received $831K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,707 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,668 grants of 1,707 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as reflecting donors’ philanthropic wishes and geographic regions, and its website says it helps Giving Circles support communities. In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Florida (12%), California (9%), Washington, DC (9%), Utah (6%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 516 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grapevine giving foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $6.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 516 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | operating fund and general assistance. | $482,215 |
| The Fountain Fund Charlottesville, VA | operating fund and general assistance. | $100,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, IL | operating fund and general assistance. | $39,064 |
| Cities Strong Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | operating fund and general assistance. | $35,000 |
| Spur Local Inc Washington, DC | operating fund and general assistance. | $27,758 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,750 |
| Sophies Circle Inc New Smyrna, FL | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,678 |
| Volusia County Women Who Care Inc Ormond Beach, FL | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,158 |
| G Irl Los Angeles, CA | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,075 |
| The Flow Los Angeles, CA | operating fund and general assistance. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,430,823 | $9,282,691 | $9,920,225 | $5,708,842 | 516 | $125,889 |
| 2024 | $4,065,834 | $10,084,366 | $9,422,061 | $5,341,948 | 537 | $159,549 |
| 2023 | $3,646,685 | $10,328,267 | $10,366,086 | $6,198,846 | 562 | $36,957 |
| 2022 | $2,197,238 | $4,916,043 | $4,777,164 | $2,327,868 | 92 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to democratize philanthropy by making giving simple, dynamic, connected, and joyful, and to help people make more of a difference together. It describes its work as supporting collective impact across areas including the arts, education, community, and the environment, as well as other causes reflecting donors’ philanthropic wishes and geographic regions.
The foundation’s website says it supports Giving Circles and the broader collaborative-giving movement, including by providing seed funding and donation matching. Its website also lists eligible recipients for donations, subject to its guidelines and verification. These include 501(c)(3) public charities, certain private operating foundations, public schools, churches, and federally recognized tribes. Private non-operating foundations and certain other listed organization types are ineligible.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 516 grants totaling $5,708,842. Grants ranged from $5,002 to $482,215, with a median of $8,600. The reported purposes for its largest grants were operating fund and general assistance.
Among its 2025 grants, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc. in Washington, DC, received $482,215, and The Fountain Fund in Charlottesville, Virginia, received $100,000. The Fountain Fund describes its mission as increasing economic opportunities for formerly incarcerated people. Chicago Foundation for Women received $39,064; it describes its work as investing in women and girls and addressing issues including economic security, freedom from violence, health access, and reproductive justice. Cities Strong Foundation received $35,000; it describes work promoting community improvement, health, and civic engagement in Utah communities. Spur Local Inc. received $27,758; it describes its work as expanding small nonprofits’ access to knowledge, connections, and resources in the DC region. CHOC Foundation received $25,750 and describes its support for pediatric services, education, and research.
The foundation’s website describes donation matching and seed funding as resources for Giving Circles. Its 2025 filing says donations are tracked according to the intended recipient and disbursed monthly after review of a report detailing the grants and their destinations. The website lists eligibility requirements and notes that additional documentation may be required to verify an organization’s status.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emily Rasmussen as director, founder, and president; Jonathan Nigh as director; and Danielle Schiffman as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Nigh and Schiffman as founding board members and Rasmussen as founder and CEO.
Grapevine giving foundation is led by Emily Rasmussen, Director, Founder & President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily Rasmussen
Director, Founder & President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JONAthan NIGH
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$19K (2025)
Danielle Schiffman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jonah Nigh (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to JONAthan NIGH (director).
Frequently asked questions about Grapevine giving foundation
How much does Grapevine giving foundation give each year?
Grapevine giving foundation gave $5.7M across 516 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 537 grants.
What is Grapevine giving foundation's typical grant size?
Grapevine giving foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,600, and its average grant was $11,064, across 516 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grapevine giving foundation give grants?
Grapevine giving foundation's top state is Florida, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (9%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants), Denver, CO (7 grants) and Lebanon, TN (5 grants).
Does Grapevine giving foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grapevine giving foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (516 of 516) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Grapevine giving foundation's largest grantees?
Grapevine giving foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc ($482,215), The Fountain Fund ($100,000) and Heritage Classic Foundation ($44,091 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grapevine giving foundation?
Grapevine giving foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What does Grapevine giving foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to democratize philanthropy by making giving simple, dynamic, connected, and joyful, and to help people make more of a difference together. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grapevine giving foundation?
Grapevine giving foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check grapevine.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Grapevine giving foundation's EIN?
Grapevine giving foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2389502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Grapevine giving foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grapevine-giving-foundation-morg_3a871461c043476dbd7bd3886117f73d
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