The True Vine A Christian Foundation
To create a place where people can come to reconnect - whether it's with God, their teammates, or their families. The goal is to impact generations, through all age groups and backgrounds. With current facilities, the Foundation has already made a tremendous impact and sees great value in adding to the existing structures to accommodate more groups year round. On 90 acres of loblolly pines and sprawling oaks, the Foundation has created a haven, believing in a strong sense of place, and how mood and attitude can be influenced by surroundings. The Foundation has built outstanding facilities with an emphasis on aesthetic and quality design built to last. Surrounding the Foundation are vineyards, gardens, and open spaces to facilitate interaction with nature and spark awe in those who walk onto the property.
The True Vine A Christian Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,311,815
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $385,452
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $15,300
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $542,953
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The True Vine A Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $14K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Generation Church Mobile, AL | Support church mission | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,311,815 | $385,452 | $542,953 | — | — | — | $15,300 |
| 2023 | $2,467,525 | $374,057 | $493,642 | — | — | — | $10,747 |
| 2022 | $2,586,160 | $557,989 | $424,789 | $11,000 | 1 | $415,136 | — |
| 2021 | $2,452,999 | $473,875 | $366,426 | $14,000 | 2 | $475,598 | — |
| 2020 | $2,363,719 | $339,085 | $305,154 | $13,225 | 6 | — | — |
About The True Vine A Christian Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The True Vine A Christian Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Eutaw, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The True Vine A Christian Foundation is led by John F McRae Jr., Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F McRae Jr.
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George C McRae
Managing Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Amanda McRae
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Andy Phillips
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Case
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colby Maher
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Bownes
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Case
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie D Wood
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Nickoli
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jason Gray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jay Brown
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Laubenthal
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jonathan Kassouf
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brantley McDuffie (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Buettner (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dena Prince (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gerard J Kassouf (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Laubenthal (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lyle Aitken (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Case (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Philip C Maher (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jesse Williams (2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Crutchfield (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $59K, to Amanda McRae (Secretary, Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The True Vine A Christian Foundation
How large is The True Vine A Christian Foundation?
The True Vine A Christian Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $385K.
What is The True Vine A Christian Foundation?
The True Vine A Christian Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Eutaw, AL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The True Vine A Christian Foundation operate?
The True Vine A Christian Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Tennessee.
What is The True Vine A Christian Foundation's EIN?
The True Vine A Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1357133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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