Vintage Traditions Foundation
The organization's primary purpose is to acquire, restore, preserve, organize, support, present, operate, and display as a living history museum, historical artifacts that enable the general public to learn more about American history through direct interaction and participation; and the protection and stewardship of environmental resources, including the preservation, protection, or enhancement of land in its natural, scenic, historical, recreational, agricultural, forested, or open-space condition or use.
Vintage Traditions Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $892,944
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $318,837
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $256,720
- +96.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vintage Traditions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Aeronautical Foundation Newbury Park, CA | McCall Event | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892,944 | $318,837 | $256,720 | — | — |
| 2023 | $728,647 | $506,911 | $130,364 | — | — |
| 2022 | $396,398 | $73,400 | $107,249 | — | — |
| 2021 | $394,236 | $106,530 | $96,097 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $377,980 | $50,904 | $51,882 | — | — |
About Vintage Traditions Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Vintage Traditions Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $893K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vintage Traditions Foundation is led by Robin L. Rossi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin L. Rossi
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Rossi
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Madden
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ty Safreno
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nanci Bell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donna Myers (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Vintage Traditions Foundation
How large is Vintage Traditions Foundation?
Vintage Traditions Foundation reported $893K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $319K.
What is Vintage Traditions Foundation?
Vintage Traditions Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. It holds $893K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vintage Traditions Foundation operate?
Vintage Traditions Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Vintage Traditions Foundation's EIN?
Vintage Traditions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1612310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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