Tepas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tepas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $286,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $61,000. 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$286,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $181,000 | 7 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 16 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $286,000 | 15 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Tepas 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 Tepas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $61,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University | Miami provides the opportunities of a major university while offering the personalized attention found in the best small colleges. | $61,000 |
| Turning Point USA | The organization's mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Payment to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. | $20,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education Inc | Payment to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food alergies | $20,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature. | $15,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | The green beret foundation serves the army's special forces, our nation's most elite soldiers. | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Payment to break through government secrecy, expose and stop government corruption, and educate the | $15,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research | The lustgarten foundation exists to fund research for pancreatic cancer. We are committed to transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease and know research is fundamental to changing patient outcomes. | $15,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | National breast cancer foundation's mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. | $15,000 |
| The Cato Institute | The cato institute is a public policy research organization (a think tank) dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace | $15,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | The heritage foundation is a research and educational institution whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies. | $15,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | The institute offers 47 types of training schools, workshops, and seminars; a free employment placement service; and a national field program that trains conservative students to organize campus groups. | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | The greater chicago food depository is chicago's food bank. We are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and programs food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions and other partners working to bring food and hope to our neighbors across chicago and cook county. The | $5,000 |
| Team Nelson | Because every child deserves an education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary L Tepas
- Jessica Tepas
- Christopher T Tepas
- Gregory L Tepas
Questions people ask
Does Tepas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tepas Family Foundation give?
$286,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tepas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary L Tepas (President), Jessica Tepas (Director & Secretary), Christopher T Tepas (Director) and Gregory L Tepas (Director).
What does Tepas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.