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The Tapeats Fund: 95 grants to organizations, $897,500 (tax year ended December 2025)

The Tapeats Fund, a private foundation in Wilmington, DE, paid 95 grants to organizations totaling $897,500 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 1, 2026. The largest was $130,000 to Wildlife Conservation Network Inc in San Francisco, CA for painted dog conservation; cheetah conservation botswana; somali giraffe conservation; ethiopian wolf conservation program; niassa lion project; pangolin crisis fund; amur tigers.

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EIN
760412011
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$19,615,796
Grants paid
$897,500
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed September 1, 2026, IRS object ID 202632449349101803. It reported $897,500 in grants paid; 95 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CAPainted Dog Conservation; Cheetah Conservation Botswana; Somali Giraffe Conservation; Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program; Niassa Lion Project; Pangolin Crisis Fund; Amur TigersAnimal-related$130,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXto support Veterinary Services for wildlife conservation efforts in RwandaAnimal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
MGVP IncDavis, CATo support Gorilla DoctorsAnimal-related$35,000apps.irs.gov
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$30,000apps.irs.gov
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TXGeneral Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) Counseling ProgramAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXFunds for a CT scannerAnimal-related$20,000apps.irs.gov
Momentum EducationBellaire, TXHigh School Fellowship$20,000apps.irs.gov
Peregrine Fund IncBoise, IDCalifornia Condor recovery efforts$20,000apps.irs.gov
Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramHouston, TXWorkforce Development and Entrepreneurship Programs for Returning Citizens in HoustonHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for AmericaHouston, TXTeach For America Houston$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXKerr County Flood Relief FundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
Daynas FootprintFrisco, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$15,000apps.irs.gov
PTSD Foundation of AmericaHouston, TXCamp HopePublic and societal benefit$12,500apps.irs.gov
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bos PlaceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Burn Pits 360Robstown, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$10,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris CountHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Good Reason Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp Texas IncHouston, TXKIPP Texas - Houston KIPP Forward ProgrammingEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Marbridge Foundation IncManchaca, TXEmployee Appreciation FundHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CAPCA - Texas RegionEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Springspirit IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXTexas Children's Central Texas Hope Fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXCollege of Fine Arts - Landmarks Program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wild Skies Raptor CenterBonner, MTRescue, Rehabilitate, Release, and EducateAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Yes Prep Public Schools IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$9,500apps.irs.gov
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPhoenix, AZFort Worth, TX chapter$9,000apps.irs.gov
Motorcycle MissionsAustin, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedMental health and crisis intervention$8,000apps.irs.gov
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TXBob's House of HopeAnimal-related$8,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Arlington Animal ServicesArlington, TXFunds for Kuranda Beds & Stretch and ScratchAnimal-related$7,500apps.irs.gov
Global Empowerment Mission IncDoral, FLTexas Flooding FundPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$7,500apps.irs.gov
Woods Project IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$7,500apps.irs.gov
University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FLLimbitless Solutions, Inc.Education$6,500apps.irs.gov
Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TXCommunity First! VillageReligion-related$6,000apps.irs.gov
BridgeyearHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TXUnderwriting for campers with special needs and chronic illnessesHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXEquestrian ProgramYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncorporatedHouston, TXFoster Care Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Childrens Museum IncHouston, TXOpen Doors ProgramArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Collaborative for ChildrenHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Defy Ventures IncPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dress for Success HoustonHouston, TXThumbs Up ProgramHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Emerge FellowshipHouston, TXEMERGE's Strategic Growth PlanEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gladney Center for AdoptionFort Worth, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Habitat for Humanity IncHouston, TXHouston CommunityHousing and shelter$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Independent School District FoundationHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Jack Creek Preserve Foundation IncEnnis, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TXSTEM Education Program for K-12 StudentsArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Medical Bridges IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTProject and Stewardship in the Madison ValleyEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Noras Gift Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pro-Vision IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TXScholarship Society FundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXTexas Children's Cancer Center$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Brookwood Community IncBrookshire, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NYPosse Foundation - HoustonEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TXTeacher Professional Development Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MTProgram TransformationHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Yellowstone Academy IncHouston, TXYellowstone Schools' Educational Operation FundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$4,500apps.irs.gov
Mended NetworkBurleson, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$3,500apps.irs.gov
All Kids PlayNorthbrook, ILGreater Houston, TX Area$2,500apps.irs.gov
Bayou Preservation Association IncHouston, TXBayou Preservation Association Fund$2,500apps.irs.gov
Bos PlaceHouston, TXHill Country FloodsArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Highland Lakes Crisis NetworkMarble Falls, TXSupport of Texas flood victims and search, rescue and rebuilding effortsHousing and shelter$2,500apps.irs.gov
Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Mercy Chefs IncPortsmouth, VATexas Hill Country Flooding Recovery EffortsHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Open Door MissionHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Pat Green FoundationFort Worth, TXSupport of Texas flood victims and search and rescue effortsHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Phoenix Multisport IncDenver, COHouston ChapterMental health and crisis intervention$2,500apps.irs.gov
Scenic Texas IncDripping Springs, TXPlacemaking Assessment & Education Programs$2,500apps.irs.gov
SparkHouston, TXPark Construction FundRecreation and sports$2,500apps.irs.gov
Student Conservation Association IncCharlestown, NHHouston Community Programs$2,500apps.irs.gov
Texas EquusearchDickinson, TXTexas Hill Country Flooding Recovery EffortsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$2,500apps.irs.gov
Texsar IncWimberley, TXTexas Hill Country Flooding - Kerr CountyPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Council On RecoveryHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedMental health and crisis intervention$2,500apps.irs.gov
Trees for HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Urban Harvest IncHouston, TXToward Cultivating Thriving Communities in Houston, TXEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed October 30, 2025, IRS object ID 202513039349101116. It reported $770,500 in grants paid; 80 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CAPainted Dog Conservation, Cheetah Conservation Botswana, Somali Giraffe Conservation, Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program, Niassa Lion Project, Siberian Tiger (Tigris), Pangolin Crisis FundAnimal-related$130,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXto support Veterinary Services for Wildlife in RwandaAnimal-related$50,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To AHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$40,000apps.irs.gov
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TXGeneral Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the EAAC Counseling ProgramAnimal-related$30,000apps.irs.gov
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTBird ProgramEnvironment$30,000apps.irs.gov
MGVP IncDavis, CAto support Gorilla DoctorsAnimal-related$25,000apps.irs.gov
Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramHouston, TXWorkforce Development and Entrepreneurship Programs for Returning Citizens in HoustonHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for AmericaHouston, TXTeach For America Houston$20,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15,000apps.irs.gov
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COACE Houston K-12 fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bos PlaceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris CountHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Good Reason Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp Texas IncHouston, TXKIPP Texas - Houston KIPP Forward ProgrammingEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Marbridge Foundation IncManchaca, TXBenevolent Care fundHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Momentum EducationBellaire, TXHigh School Mentorship Program$10,000apps.irs.gov
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CAPCA - Texas RegionEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXCollege of Fine Arts$10,000apps.irs.gov
Yes Prep Public Schools IncHouston, TXYES Prep is Leading Houston ForwardEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncNampa, IDFort Worth, TX chapter$9,000apps.irs.gov
Motorcycle MissionsAustin, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedMental health and crisis intervention$8,000apps.irs.gov
Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TXBob's House of HopeAnimal-related$8,000apps.irs.gov
Woods Project IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$7,500apps.irs.gov
University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FLLimbitless Solutions, Inc.Education$6,500apps.irs.gov
Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TXCommunity First! VillageReligion-related$6,000apps.irs.gov
BridgeyearHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TXUnderwriting for Campers with Special Needs and Chronic IllnessesHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Camp for All FoundationHouston, TXEquestrian ProgramYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncorporatedHouston, TXFoster Care Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Childrens Museum IncHouston, TXOpen Doors ProgramArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Collaborative for ChildrenHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXSafe Haven Emergency Shelter fundHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Defy Ventures IncPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dress for Success HoustonHouston, TXThumbs Up ProgramHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Emerge FellowshipHouston, TXEMERGE's Strategic Growth PlanEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fueled Schools IncHouston, TXFuelEd: Creating Happier, Healthier, More Whole SchoolsEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gladney Center for AdoptionFort Worth, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Habitat for Humanity IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHousing and shelter$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Independent School District FoundationHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TXSTEM Education Program for K-12 StudentsArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Medical Bridges IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$5,000apps.irs.gov
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTProject and Stewardship in the Madison ValleyEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Noras Gift Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
PTSD Foundation of AmericaHouston, TXto support Camp HopePublic and societal benefit$5,000apps.irs.gov
Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXPost Adoption SupportHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pro-Vision IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TXScholarship Society fundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Springspirit IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
Student Conservation Association IncCharlestown, NHSCA Houston Community Programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXTexas Children's Cancer Center$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Brookwood Community IncBrookshire, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Council On RecoveryHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NYPosse Foundation - HoustonEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TXTeacher Professional Development Program$5,000apps.irs.gov
Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MTProgram TransformationHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Yellowstone Academy IncHouston, TXYellowstone Schools' 2023-24 Educational fundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$4,500apps.irs.gov
Mended NetworkBurleson, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$3,500apps.irs.gov
Bayou Preservation Association IncHouston, TXBayou Preservation Association fund$2,500apps.irs.gov
Forever Young FoundationMesa, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov
Mission Centers of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Open Door MissionHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
Scenic Texas IncDripping Springs, TXPlacemaking Assessment & Education Programs$2,500apps.irs.gov
SparkHouston, TXPark Construction fundRecreation and sports$2,500apps.irs.gov
Trees for HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Urban Harvest IncHouston, TXToward Cultivating Thriving CommunitiesEnvironment$2,500apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Texas$1,088,000
California$370,000
Montana$95,000
Idaho$29,000
Colorado$22,500
Florida$20,500
Arizona$11,500
New York$10,000

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