Banfi Vintners Foundation
Invitation OnlyMelville, New York · EIN 11-2622792 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$236K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
91% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss Fund | Lakeville, CT | General operations | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Indian River Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $20,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | General operations | $15,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington DC, WA | General operations | $10,000 |
| John's Island Foundation | Indian River Shores, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Pomona, CA | General operations | $8,500 |
| Culinary Institute of America | Hyde Park, NY | General operations | $8,500 |
| Florida State University - Dedman College of Hospitality | Tallahassee, FL | General operations | $8,500 |
| Oklahoma State School of Hospitality & Tourism | Stillwater, OK | General operations | $8,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General operations | $8,500 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $8,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Blythewood, SC | General operations | $8,500 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operations | $7,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University | Providence, RI | General operations | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan State Univdenver | Denver, CO | General operations | $6,000 |
| University of Delaware Hospitality & Business | Newark, DE | General operations | $6,000 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | General operations | $4,000 |
| Northern Arizona State | Flagstaff, AZ | General operations | $4,000 |
| Widener Universitybeverage Program | Chester, PA | General operations | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General operations | $2,500 |
| Florida International University | North Miami, FL | General operations | $2,500 |
| American Wine Society Educational Foundation | Lovettsville, VA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Marine Corp-Law Enforcement - Brescome Barton | North Haven, CT | General operations | $2,000 |
| Society of Wine Educators | Washington DC, WA | General operations | $2,000 |
| United Sommeliers Foundation | Mount Pleasant, SC | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wine on Wheels | Bronx, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General operations | $1,500 |
| Ucbc Cares Foundation | Athens, GA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge | Miami Gardens, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Steve Nash Foundation | Anchorage, AR | General operations | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $265,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501289349103505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2622792
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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