The Tapeats Fund
Accepts applications
The Tapeats Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $770,500 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$770,500
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $827,500 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $755,000 | 80 | $17.3 million |
| 2023 | $827,500 | 88 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $770,500 | 80 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grant Apps to Margaret Borho 55 WALLS DRIVE Suite 302, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-1754 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Fsrequests.com/tapeats |
What The Tapeats Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 65 | $508,000 |
| California | 5 | $180,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $9,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $4,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Painted Dog Conservation, Cheetah Conservation Botswana, Somali Giraffe Conservation, Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program, Niassa Lion Project, Siberian Tiger (Tigris), Pangolin Crisis Fund | $130,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | to support Veterinary Services for Wildlife in Rwanda | $50,000 |
| Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to A | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ranch Hands Rescue | General Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the EAAC Counseling Program | $30,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bird Program | $30,000 |
| MGVP Inc | to support Gorilla Doctors | $25,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Programs for Returning Citizens in Houston | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Teach For America Houston | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | ACE Houston K-12 fund | $10,000 |
| Bos Place | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris Count | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Good Reason Houston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| KIPP Texas Inc | KIPP Texas - Houston KIPP Forward Programming | $10,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation Inc | Benevolent Care fund | $10,000 |
| Momentum Education | High School Mentorship Program | $10,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | PCA - Texas Region | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College of Fine Arts | $10,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | YES Prep is Leading Houston Forward | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Fort Worth, TX chapter | $9,000 |
| Motorcycle Missions | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Ranch Hands Rescue | Bob's House of Hope | $8,000 |
| Woods Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Limbitless Solutions, Inc. | $6,500 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Community First! Village | $6,000 |
| Bridgeyear | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | Underwriting for Campers with Special Needs and Chronic Illnesses | $5,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Equestrian Program | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Incorporated | Foster Care Program | $5,000 |
| Childrens Museum Inc | Open Doors Program | $5,000 |
| Collaborative for Children | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Safe Haven Emergency Shelter fund | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston | Thumbs Up Program | $5,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | EMERGE's Strategic Growth Plan | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Borho
- David R Graham
- Laurel A Graham
- Robert H Graham
- Spencer R Graham
- Whitney G Mixon
Questions people ask
Does The Tapeats Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Fsrequests.com/tapeats.
How much does The Tapeats Fund give?
$770,500 in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tapeats Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Borho (Executive Dir, Sec), David R Graham (Trustee), Laurel A Graham (Executive VP, Trustee) and Robert H Graham (Pres, Treas, Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Tapeats Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and human services.