Lindsey & May Tape Foundation
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Texas. It reported 14 grants totaling $397,276 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including a charitable fund, educational institutions, and organizations addressing community needs.
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation at a glance
In short: Lindsey & May Tape Foundation gave $397K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $397,276
- +2531.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,377
- +1591.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $935
- -99.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (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 Lindsey & May Tape Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2518 Sandy Point Dr, Richmond, TX 77406
Phone: (281) 341-7733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lindsey & May Tape Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($383K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 3% to Texas, 1% to Mississippi, and less than 1% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lindsey & May Tape Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $77K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2621% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $13K (2020) to $397K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $382,676 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | Education | $2,500 |
| Calvary Episcopal Preparatory Richmond, TX | Education | $1,500 |
| Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room Rosenberg, TX | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| KSBJ - Hope Media Group Humble, TX | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Homeless Pet Placement League Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend Richmond, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Vince Richmond, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Nery's Promise LLC Richmond, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $935 | $59,972 | $397,622 | $397,276 | 14 | $397,276 | $59,972 | $13,294 |
| 2023 | $338,212 | $7,723 | $16,200 | $15,100 | 9 | $15,100 | $11,711 | $16,650 |
| 2022 | $347,791 | $23,396 | $17,675 | $17,500 | 10 | $17,500 | $22,093 | $16,809 |
| 2021 | $343,309 | $20,381 | $14,775 | $14,600 | 12 | — | $19,334 | $17,465 |
| 2020 | $338,776 | $17,849 | $13,425 | $13,250 | 10 | — | $16,626 | $15,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lindsey & May Tape Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes education and general charitable purposes. For example, Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room says it helps caseworkers provide supplies to children, adults, and families served by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry says its mission is to address basic needs for families facing food insecurity or temporary financial crisis in East Fort Bend County. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $397,276. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $382,676, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grant was $382,676 to Schwab Charitable Fund for general purposes. Other grants included $2,500 to the University of Mississippi Foundation for education; $1,500 each to Calvary Episcopal Preparatory for education, Fort Bend Community Partners Rainbow Room for general purposes, and KSBJ – Hope Media Group for general purposes; and $1,250 to Homeless Pet Placement League for general purposes. Further 2024 grants included $1,000 to Southwestern University for education, $750 to East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry for general purposes, and $500 to Pride Charities, which describes its work as community outreach that includes food and clothing distribution and financial assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists May W Tape as president and Joe L Tape as vice president/treasurer.
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation is led by May W. Tape, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
May W. Tape
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe L. Tape
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Lindsey & May Tape Foundation
How much does Lindsey & May Tape Foundation give each year?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation gave $397K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's typical grant size?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $28,377, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lindsey & May Tape Foundation that year got $77K on average.
Where does Lindsey & May Tape Foundation give grants?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, TX (4 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does Lindsey & May Tape Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's largest grantees?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($382,676), University of Mississippi Foundation ($2,500) and Calvary Episcopal Preparatory ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lindsey & May Tape Foundation?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation reported $935 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lindsey & May Tape Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes education and general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lindsey & May Tape Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's EIN?
Lindsey & May Tape Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0588528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lindsey & May Tape 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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