Apollos Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Apollos Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $890,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $400,000. 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$890,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $874,370 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 | $1.2 million | 4 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $874,370 | 10 | $19.3 million |
| 2025 | $890,000 | 10 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
Apollos Charitable 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 Apollos Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $520,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $360,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Methodist Church | General | $400,000 |
| Students Life of America | General | $200,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School | General | $75,000 |
| Intercessors for America | General | $60,000 |
| Students Life of America | General | $50,000 |
| Students Life of America | General | $25,000 |
| Students Life of America | General | $25,000 |
| Woodlands Methodist Church | General | $25,000 |
| Texas Values | General | $20,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Jean Hetland
- Laura Hetland Wheeler
- Kristen Hetland Porter
- Arden Dean Hetland
Questions people ask
Does Apollos Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Apollos Charitable Foundation give?
$890,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Apollos Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Jean Hetland (Director/President), Laura Hetland Wheeler (Director/Vp/Treasure), Kristen Hetland Porter (Director/Vp/Secretary) and Arden Dean Hetland (Director).
What does Apollos Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.