AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The American Vineyard Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the vineyard and agricultural sectors, having distributed a total of $1.3 million in grants to seven grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities are available only through invitation and established relationships. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ENCOURAGE RESEARCH ON VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL.
Cause Areas
2
Agriculture, fishing and forestry
Agriculture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$10.7M
58%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION
Fresno, CA
$2.5M
14%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
BERKELEY, CA
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$94K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION?
No. AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION give?
AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $94 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION?
AMERICAN VINEYARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.