Grapevine Giving Foundation

At Grapevine Giving Foundation, we are on a mission to revolutionize philanthropy through the power of collective giving. Our journey began with Grapevine, the only platform dedicated to nurturing and supporting Giving Circles. As a dynamic and inclusive online space, we've enabled over 84,000 members across 1,100 Giving Circles to connect, pool donations, discover impactful nonprofits, and make a lasting difference in their communities.

Our Impact in Numbers

• $44M+ Donated to Charitable Causes
• 6,100+ Small, Local Nonprofits Supported
• 84,000+ Giving Circle Members Engaged

Building on our success, we've launched the Grapevine Giving Foundation, a 501.c.3 public charity, to further our commitment to growing and propelling the Giving Circle movement. This new initiative allows us to manage charitable donations directly, offer tax receipts, and provide additional resources like seed funding and donation matching to Giving Circles.

Our Mission and Goals

• Foster a global culture of philanthropy
• Democratize and diversify philanthropy
• Train and support diverse Giving Circle leaders
• Amplify the impact of Giving Circles

Our story is one of collaboration and innovation. Born during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we've successfully brought the Giving Circle movement online. Working alongside influential partners like Philanthropy Together, we've modernized the Giving Circle model and significantly raised its visibility.

Our board and founding partners comprise dynamic leaders from various sectors, each bringing unique expertise and passion for philanthropy. They include:

Founding Board Members

• Jonah Nigh, Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer, The Juilliard School
• Danielle Schiffman, Senior Director of Business and Legal Affairs, Lincoln Center
• Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO, Grapevine

Founder’s Circle Members

• Clive Chang, President, YoungArts
• Jessan Hutchison-Quillian, Engineering Leader and Founder of MTGenerosity.com
• Scott Jackson, President and CEO, Global Impact
• Sara Lomelin, CEO, Philanthropy Together
• Michael Pace, Executive Director, Social Good Fund

Community Advisory Council Members

• Sandy Ageloff, Health & Benefits Consultant (retired); Community Volunteer
• Kate Ashley, Director of New District Engagement, Project Lead The Way
• Leslie Jones, Founder & Principal Consultant, SeenHR
• Natasha Andrews, Community Healthcare Advocate
• Jennifer Annes, Board Co-Chair, OC 100 Women, Board Co-Chair, San Diego 100 Women, Founder & CEO Jennz Group
• Jennifer Barron, Founder, JJBarron Growth Coaching

Founding Supporters

Click here to see a full list of founding supporters who have made our work possible.

Join us in building a better future for philanthropy and our communities. Your support can help launch new Giving Circles, train leaders, and magnify our collective impact.

Together, let's grow the greater good!