Family Tapestry Foundation
Family Tapestry Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported $31,400 in grants to 10 organizations in filing year 2025; its listed grants went to organizations in Illinois, Idaho, and Florida.
Family Tapestry Foundation at a glance
In short: Family Tapestry Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,400
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,140
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $812,696
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Family Tapestry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Family Tapestry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was African Leadership Development ($12K). Together the top 9 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (44%), Idaho (38%), and Florida (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Family Tapestry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Leadership Development Priest River, ID | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Beans of Grace NFP Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church Lecanto, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| CBMC Chicagoland Inc Name Amended to Legacy Leader Lansing, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Basics United Inc Inverness, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Citrus County Family Resource Center Inc Hernando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kendall County Community Food Pantry Inc Yorkville, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Gods Shed of Love Inc Citrus SPGS, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $812,696 | $53,335 | $48,975 | $31,400 | 10 | $41,993 | $46,884 | $42,994 |
| 2024 | $808,336 | $44,547 | $42,336 | $25,522 | 13 | $35,739 | $38,202 | $41,887 |
| 2023 | $806,125 | $-22,372 | $32,622 | $16,685 | 13 | $26,585 | $18,866 | $38,749 |
| 2022 | $861,731 | $-15,857 | $42,146 | $22,947 | 9 | $35,449 | $6,494 | $39,452 |
| 2021 | $919,122 | $53,519 | $28,898 | $17,175 | 9 | $22,801 | $47,422 | $45,880 |
| 2020 | $894,501 | $900,001 | $5,500 | — | — | — | $1 | $1,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Family Tapestry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in leadership development, food assistance, churches, and community services. African Leadership Development describes its mission as assisting the Church by mentoring, empowering, and networking leaders in Africa. Kendall County Community Food Pantry says it collects funds and goods and distributes food, clothing, and related necessities to people in need, crisis, or emergency situations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $31,400. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $12,000 to African Leadership Development and $9,000 to Beans of Grace NFP, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $3,000 to Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church; $2,400 to CBMC Chicagoland Inc, whose name was amended to Legacy Leader; and $1,000 each to Basics United, Citrus County Family Resource Center, First Baptist Church of Downers Grove, and Kendall County Community Food Pantry. First Baptist Church of Downers Grove also received a separate $500 charitable-event grant, and Gods Shed of Love received $500 for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory R. Witek as director and president, and Lynn J. Witek as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Family Tapestry Foundation is led by Gregory R Witek, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory R Witek
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn J Witek
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Family Tapestry Foundation
How much does Family Tapestry Foundation give each year?
Family Tapestry Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 13 grants.
What is Family Tapestry Foundation's typical grant size?
Family Tapestry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,140, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Family Tapestry Foundation give grants?
Family Tapestry Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (38%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Downers Grove, IL (3 grants).
Does Family Tapestry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Family Tapestry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Family Tapestry Foundation's largest grantees?
Family Tapestry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include African Leadership Development ($12,000), Beans of Grace NFP ($9,000) and Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Family Tapestry Foundation?
Family Tapestry Foundation reported $813K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Family Tapestry Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in leadership development, food assistance, churches, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Family Tapestry Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Family Tapestry Foundation's EIN?
Family Tapestry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4079891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Family Tapestry Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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