Tepper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tepper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,109 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,109
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,000 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,675 | 20 | $789,829 |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 23 | $976,862 |
| 2025 | $47,109 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Tepper Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tepper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $32,209 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Center of Performing Arts | General fund | $15,500 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| BMH Congregation | General fund | $4,459 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Opera Colorado | General fund | $2,200 |
| CO2 Coalition | General fund | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General fund | $1,600 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund | $1,600 |
| Friends of the Aquarium Waikiki Hi | General fund | $1,500 |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Denver Zoo | General fund | $650 |
| Denver Botanical Gardens | General fund | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation | General fund | $500 |
| St Joseph Indian School | General fund | $500 |
| Aopa Foundation | General fund | $300 |
| Du Jewish Historical Society | General fund | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry J Tepper
- Bryan E Tepper
Questions people ask
Does Tepper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tepper Family Foundation give?
$47,109 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Tepper Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry J Tepper (Director) and Bryan E Tepper (Director).
What does Tepper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and animals.