J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan is a private foundation based in Temple, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that it is primarily concerned with wildlife conservation and the humane treatment of animals.
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan at a glance
In short: J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $512.5), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,150
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $513
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $155,711
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should include a letter, articles of incorporation and by-laws, correspondence, a statement of the purpose of the grant, and evidence of section 501(c)(3) status. The filing lists George P. Olson, trustee, as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- October 1. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: George P Olson Trustee
Mailing address: 2508 Wilshire Dr, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: (210) 409-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of San Antonio ($3K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Temple, Texas. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Tennessee. Listed Texas recipients included organizations in San Antonio, Kendalia, Wylie, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Austin; the Tennessee recipient was Ducks Unlimited in Memphis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $536. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $2,700 |
| Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Kendalia, TX | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| In-Sync Exotics Wylie, TX | Operating Expenses | $400 |
| Peewee's Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary Corpus Christi, TX | Operating Expenses | $350 |
| Primarily Primates San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $350 |
| Headwaters at Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $300 |
| San Antonio River Foundation San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $300 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $300 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Operating Expenses | $250 |
| Guide Dogs of Texas San Antonio, TX | Operating Expenses | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,711 | $-2,571 | $8,244 | $6,150 | 12 | $7,617 | $5,796 | $5,514 |
| 2023 | $156,040 | $-10,522 | $10,593 | $6,550 | 12 | $7,973 | — | $6,384 |
| 2022 | $142,083 | $-42,997 | $8,650 | $6,770 | 12 | $7,995 | $3,168 | $7,722 |
| 2021 | $252,978 | $18,935 | $14,140 | $7,110 | 12 | $10,892 | $15,687 | $10,553 |
| 2020 | $248,383 | $-9,133 | $15,666 | $4,400 | 9 | — | — | $11,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies wildlife conservation and humane treatment of animals as its primary concerns. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal shelter and adoption, wildlife care, guide-dog services, and river and habitat conservation. For example, the Humane Society of San Antonio describes its mission as protecting and improving the lives of dogs and cats through shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and community education. The San Antonio River Foundation says it works to inspire stewardship and public conservation of the San Antonio River and its native ecology.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $6,150 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,700, with a median of $300. The largest grant was $2,700 to the Humane Society of San Antonio for operating expenses. Other notable grants included $500 to Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, $400 to In-Sync Exotics, and $350 each to Peewee’s Pet Adoption World & Sanctuary and Primarily Primates, all for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George P. Olson is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan is led by George P. Olson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George P. Olson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan
How much does J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan give each year?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's typical grant size?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $513, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan that year got $250 on average.
Where does J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan give grants?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (6 grants).
Does J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's largest grantees?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of San Antonio ($2,700), Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation ($500) and In-Sync Exotics ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies wildlife conservation and humane treatment of animals as its primary concerns. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal shelter and adoption, wildlife care, guide-dog services, and river and habitat conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's EIN?
J H Tappan and Winnie Converse Tappan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6360833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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