Vine and Branches Foundation Inc

BROOKFIELD, WI EIN: 39-1827808

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

-15.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$82K

+49.7% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

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

Florida $3.6M (36%)

Texas $996K (10%)

Wisconsin $875K (9%)

Illinois $815K (8%)

Virginia $789K (8%)

Colorado $681K (7%)

Georgia $620K (6%)

Washington $560K (6%)

+10 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Michigan Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

ALEXANDRIAAMARILLOARLINGTONAUGUSTAAUSTINBELLEVUEBIRMINGHAMBONITA SPRINGSBOULDER JUNCTIONBROOKFIELDCAROL STREAMCEDAR RAPIDSCHARLOTTESVILLECHICAGOCLEARWATERCOLORADO SPRINGSCRYSTAL LAKEDALLASDELAFIELDENGLEWOOD

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include National Christian Foundation ($1,784,403), Alpha Usa ($250,000), The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A CARING PREGNANCY CENTER PUEBLO, CO	CHARITABLE	$20,000
ALPHA USA CAROL STREAM, IL	RELIGIOUS	$250,000
AVAIL NYC NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$20,000
BETTER TOGETHER NAPLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$50,000
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	CHARITABLE	$17,500
CARE NET LANSDOWNE, VA	CHARITABLE	$30,000
CHOSEN INC WAUKESHA, WI	CHARITABLE	$3,000
CITY ON A HILL INC MILWAUKEE, WI	RELIGIOUS	$175,000
COMMUNIO FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA	CHARITABLE	$100,000
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST SOLDIERS GROVE, WI	RELIGIOUS	$1,000

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

2023

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 Explorer

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc fund?

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 rema…

How do I apply for a grant from Vine and Branches Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,784,403. **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $4,119,403 in grants according to its most recent filing. **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.

Where does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily targets organizations in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Texas.

What size grants does Vine and Branches Foundation Inc award?

In 2023, Vine and Branches Foundation Inc awarded 50 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Vine and Branches Foundation Inc's EIN?

Vine and Branches Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1827808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.