The J. W. Vines Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization developed as an adjunct to the James W. Vines, Jr. M.D. Medical Society (Vines Medical Society), a 501 (c)(6) organization. The Vines Medical Society was granted a charter to organize as a component of the National Medical Association and the Golden State Medical Association in the Inland Empire.

The J. W. Vines Foundation, Inc. was created in part to provide a vehicle to raise funds to support programs and activities that provide underrepresented high school and college students from underserved communities in the Inland Empire with a better understanding of the academic requirements and skill sets necessary for admission to college and professional programs in the health professions. The J. W. Vines Foundation, Inc. is governed by a five (5) member board of directors and focuses on addressing issues of preparation, students’ resources (i.e. financial support), access and research.