The Tapeats Fund
The Tapeats Fund is a private foundation established in 1993 in Texas and currently based in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since October 1993 (EIN: 76-0412011). The foundation is a family foundation that makes grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.9M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$771K
-6.9% YoY
Grant Count
80
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+2.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tapeats Fund reported a distributable amount of $873K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Tapeats Fund supports nonprofit organizations with primary interests in:
- Animal welfare and wildlife conservation
- Environment
- Human services, including entrepreneurship and economic growth, economic independence, personal responsibility, and life skills
- Children and youth, including K-12 education, children's health, children's and family services, and youth development
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, though it also funds organizations in other regions including California and Montana.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,000–$130,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, with additional funding activity in California and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $16,902,402
- Total revenue: $1,557,878
- Investment income and dividends: $432,653 (2023)
Expenses & Net Income (2024):
- Total expenses: $1,049,052
- Net income: $508,826
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $16,393,576
- Total revenue: $125,666
- Total expenses: $1,057,579
Liabilities:
- Total liabilities: $0 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,902,402 | $16,393,576 | $17,075,489 |
| Revenue | $1,557,878 | $125,666 | $1,431,225 |
| Expenses | $1,049,052 | $1,057,579 | $1,037,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $894,007 | $944,590 | $881,110 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,181,091 | $391,185 | $1,232,205 |
| Distributable Amount | $872,652 | $861,862 | $875,530 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Zoo Inc ($50,000), Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to a ($40,000), Mgvp Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR CHOICE IN EDUCATION GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | ACE Houston K-12 fund | $10,000 |
| BAYOU PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC HOUSTON, TX | Bayou Preservation Association fund | $2,500 |
| BOS PLACE HOUSTON, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| BRIDGEYEAR HOUSTON, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP HOUSTON, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CAMP ARANZAZU INC ROCKPORT, TX | Underwriting for Campers with Special Needs and Chronic Illnesses | $5,000 |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | Equestrian Program | $5,000 |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA DE LOS NINOS INCORPORATED HOUSTON, TX | Foster Care Program | $5,000 |
| CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC HOUSTON, TX | Open Doors Program | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert H. Graham – President, Treasurer, Trustee
- Laurel A. Graham – Executive Vice President, Trustee
- David R. Graham – Trustee
- Spencer R. Graham – Trustee
- Whitney G. Mixon – Trustee
- Margaret Borho – Executive Director, Secretary
The foundation is supported by Graham Robert H.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Borho | Executive Dir, Sec | 20 | — |
| David R Graham | Trustee | — | — |
| Laurel A Graham | Executive VP, Trustee | — | — |
| Robert H Graham | Pres, Treas, Trustee | 1 | — |
| Spencer R Graham | Trustee | — | — |
| Whitney G Mixon | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
- Telephone: 800-839-1754
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Tapeats Fund fund?
The Tapeats Fund supports nonprofit organizations with primary interests in: • **Animal welfare and wildlife conservation** • **Environment** • **Human services**, including entrepreneurship and economic growth, economic independence, personal responsibility, and life skills • **Children and youth**, including K-12 education, children's health, children's and family services, and youth development • **Education** • **Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking** The foundation primarily supports…
How do I apply for a grant from The Tapeats Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical grant range: $2,000–$130,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Average grant amount varies by program **Recent Activity:** • Made 70 grants in 2023 totaling approximately $735,000 • Made 121 grants with total giving of $944,590 (2023 data) • Total giving of $770,500 (2024 data) • Giving rate: 5.6% **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Wildlife Conservation Network: $130,000 (supporting Painted Dog Conservation, Cheetah Conservation Botswana, Somali Giraffe Conservation,…
Where does The Tapeats Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area, with additional funding activity in California and Montana.
What size grants does The Tapeats Fund award?
In 2024, The Tapeats Fund awarded 80 grants totaling $771K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Tapeats Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Tapeats Fund reported a distributable amount of $873K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Tapeats Fund's EIN?
The Tapeats Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0412011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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