Vine and Branches Foundation directs its charitable resources exclusively into faith-based philanthropy, evidenced by a single large grant to the National Christian Foundation. The foundation appears to operate as a vehicle for donor-directed or donor-advised religious giving rather than making multiple direct programmatic grants to charities. Its giving is national in scope but channeled through a centralized Christian philanthropic intermediary.
Highly concentrated: one large grant (100% of reported giving) funneled through a national Christian grantmaking intermediary, consistent with donor-advised or pass-through religious giving rather than diversified direct grants.
A single $1.784 million grant to National Christian Foundation anchors Vine and Branches Foundation Inc C/o the Legacy Group Inc’s recent giving and shows how the funder channels charitable resources through a Christian intermediary. The foundation’s grant record is overwhelmingly faith-based, with multiple awards to religious ministries and organizations tied to evangelical Christian work. Its pattern is not a scatter of small local grants; it includes repeated support for a small set of organizations over more than one year, alongside larger one-time awards. Within that record, Alpha USA appears in both 2023 and 2024, while City on a Hill Inc in Milwaukee received grants in two different years as well. The foundation also made substantial awards to Human Coalition, Soul Shepherding, Youth for Christ USA Inc, and The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc, indicating a mix of national Christian philanthropy, religious formation, and faith-aligned charitable initiatives. The overall profile points to centralized, restricted giving rather than broad programmatic grantmaking across many sectors. Although the foundation gives nationally, the recent grants show a consistent Christian philanthropic framework that connects donor-directed resources to ministries and faith-based charities through intermediary channels and direct awards.
The foundation’s clearest cause area is donor-advised Christian philanthropy. It gave $1,784,403 to National Christian Foundation in Clearwater, Florida for religious purposes, and that grant sets the tone for the rest of the portfolio. A second thread is support for evangelical ministry organizations. Vine and Branches Foundation Inc C/o the Legacy Group Inc gave $250,000 to Alpha USA in Carol Stream, Illinois for religious purposes in 2024, after a $100,000 grant to Alpha USA in Naperville, Illinois in 2023. Family and relationship-focused charities also appear in the record. It awarded $150,000 to Stronger Families in Bellevue, Washington in 2023 and another $100,000 in 2024. It also supported Building Intimate Marriages Inc in Suwanee, Georgia with $70,000 in 2023, showing interest in ministries and charities centered on household and relational stability.
$4.1M
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$712K
$5.4M
Most grants fall between $5K and $72K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$72K
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Notable grantees: National Christian Foundation
Typical awards cluster around larger midrange grants: p25 is $5,000, median is $30,000, and p75 is $72,000. The recent record shows both one-off grants and repeat support, with Alpha USA, City on a Hill Inc, The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc, New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc, Stronger Families, and Youth for Christ USA Inc each appearing in more than one year. The foundation is a private foundation rather than an operating charity, gives nationally, and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The pattern suggests directed grantmaking through a small number of recurring relationships, often at substantial amounts.
All recent grants went to U.S. recipients, and the distribution is national. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, with 29% of grants going to recipients there, including City on a Hill Inc in Milwaukee. Other repeated recipient locations include Florida, with Clearwater, Fort Myers, Naples, and Bonita Springs appearing in the grants list, and Virginia, with Alexandria, Charlottesville, and Fairfax represented. The geography is spread across the country rather than confined to the foundation’s headquarters area.
Its recent grants are concentrated in faith-based philanthropy and evangelical Christian work. The largest grant went to National Christian Foundation for religious purposes, and other recipients include Alpha USA, City on a Hill Inc, Soul Shepherding, Youth for Christ USA Inc, and Resonate Church.
No. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, but the grants are national in scope. Recent recipients include organizations in Florida, Texas, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, California, Georgia, and Virginia.
The grant size distribution centers on larger awards: p25 is $5,000, the median is $30,000, and p75 is $72,000. The recent record also includes several six-figure grants and one grant above $1.7 million.
Yes. Alpha USA appears in both 2023 and 2024, City on a Hill Inc appears in both years, and The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Inc, New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc, Stronger Families, and Youth for Christ USA Inc also received grants in more than one year.
No. The foundation’s profile indicates it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | CLEARWATER, FL | $1,784,403 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| ALPHA USA | CAROL STREAM, IL | $250,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE LEGACY FOUNDATION AT SHELL POINT INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $250,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CITY ON A HILL INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $175,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE LEGACY FOUNDATION AT SHELL POINT INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $170,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| NEW HORIZONS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC | NAPLES, FL | $160,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| STRONGER FAMILIES | BELLEVUE, WA | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY STUDIES | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HUMAN COALITION | FRISCO, TX | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNIO FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SOUL SHEPHERDING | IRVINE, CA | $75,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $70,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| MILITARY COMMUNITY YOUTH MINISTRIES | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $60,000 | 2024 | RELIGOUS |
| RESONATE CHURCH | PULLMAN, WA | $60,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| LIFE CHOICE CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER INC | ESTERO, FL | $60,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH CENTER INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $60,000 | 2024 | RELIGOUS |
| GEORGIA CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY INC | PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | $50,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| BETTER TOGETHER | NAPLES, FL | $50,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| SAVE THE STORKS | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| PROGRACE INTERNATIONAL | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | $40,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SANCTITY OF LIFE MINISTRIES | FAIRFAX, VA | $35,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| EMBRACE GRACE INC | HURST, TX | $32,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| RESTORE AUSTIN CHURCH | AUSTIN, TX | $30,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| CARE NET | LANSDOWNE, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| YOUNG LIFE MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $30,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| YOUNG LIFE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| AVAIL NYC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| A CARING PREGNANCY CENTER | PUEBLO, CO | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $17,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| DOXA CHURCH INC | FITCHBURG, WI | $10,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC | PLATTEVILLE, WI | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| GOSPEL CITY CHURCH | ARLINGTON, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $9,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| TEEN CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL INC- MILWAUKEE WI | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MADE TO FLOURISH INC | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $5,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| WISCONSIN AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD | WAUPACA, WI | $5,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| CULINARY ANGELS | LIVERMORE, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| POPLAR CREEK CHURCH | NEW BERLIN, WI | $4,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| CHOSEN INC | WAUKESHA, WI | $3,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ONE FOR ISRAEL | GRAPEVINE, TX | $3,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| LIFECAMP USA INC | DELAFIELD, WI | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| K-LOVE RADIO | OMAHA, NE | $2,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| SPRING CREEK CHURCH | PEWAUKEE, WI | $2,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $2,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| HOPE CENTER INC | WAUKESHA, WI | $1,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| ELMBROOK CHURCH | BROOKFIELD, WI | $1,500 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST | SOLDIERS GROVE, WI | $1,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION
$1,784,403RELIGIOUS
CHARITABLE
SOUL SHEPHERDING
$75,000RELIGIOUS
YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC
$70,000RELIGIOUS
RESONATE CHURCH
$60,000RELIGIOUS
BETTER TOGETHER
$50,000CHARITABLE
YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC
$40,000RELIGIOUS
PROGRACE INTERNATIONAL
$40,000CHARITABLE
SANCTITY OF LIFE MINISTRIES
$35,000CHARITABLE
RESTORE AUSTIN CHURCH
$30,000RELIGIOUS
YOUNG LIFE MILWAUKEE
$30,000RELIGIOUS
A CARING PREGNANCY CENTER
$20,000CHARITABLE
CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER OF MILWAUKEE
$17,500CHARITABLE
DOXA CHURCH INC
$10,000RELIGIOUS
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC
$10,000CHARITABLE
GOSPEL CITY CHURCH
$10,000RELIGIOUS
NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY
$9,000EDUCATIONAL
TEEN CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL INC- MILWAUKEE WI
$5,000CHARITABLE
WISCONSIN AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
$5,000RELIGIOUS
CULINARY ANGELS
$5,000CHARITABLE
POPLAR CREEK CHURCH
$4,000RELIGIOUS
CHOSEN INC
$3,000CHARITABLE
MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION
$2,000CHARITABLE
SPRING CREEK CHURCH
$2,000RELIGIOUS
SALVATION ARMY
$2,000CHARITABLE
ELMBROOK CHURCH
$1,500RELIGIOUS
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHRIST
$1,000RELIGIOUS