Vine and Branches Foundation Inc
Vine and Branches Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, established in 1995. The foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization designated for grantmaking and philanthropy. The foundation's work is grounded in Christian principles and focuses on supporting organizations that share its faith-based mission.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+26.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
-15.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
+49.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission, built upon the Scripture verse John 15:5, is "to promote Christianity and the building of God's Kingdom through partnerships with organizations that have the same beliefs and overt expression of Christian faith through their programs."
Primary funding focuses include:
- Spiritual and leadership development of Christian pastors
- Healthy marriages
- Christian evangelism
- Discipleship of youth
- Championing the unborn
The foundation emphasizes that all gifts are to remain anonymous, and the foundation's name may not be used without permission, reflecting the Board of Directors' philosophy that the foundation's work is in response to a calling to glorify the Lord and not themselves.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily targets organizations in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $0 (as of 2023)
Total Giving (2023): $4,119,403
Revenue (2023): $712,000
Expenses (2023): $5,380,000
Tax-Exempt Status: Granted in March 1996
EIN: 39-1827808
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $8,641,827 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W FINDLEY | VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA R FINDLEY | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| RICHARD J BLISS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation filed a final return as of 2023, indicating the foundation will close at the end of 2023.
Vine And Branches Foundation Inc - Full Filing - Nonprofit ExplorerSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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