Fifth Avenue Foundation
Accepts applications
Fifth Avenue Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,000 | 20 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Appleman 600 W 6th Street Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 877-2803 |
| What to submit | Letter with information specifying need and proof of status as recognized charitable organization. |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to arts organizations and programs operating primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. |
What Fifth Avenue Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $81,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Manana | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Key School | To Support Arts Program | $6,000 |
| Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mimir Chamber Music Festival | To Support CharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Productions | To SupportCharitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Stage West | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Arts Fifth Avenue | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $4,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $4,000 |
| Ballet Concerto Inc | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $2,500 |
| Spotlight Cast & Crew | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $2,000 |
| Imagination Fort Worth | To Support CharitablePurpose | $1,500 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth | To SupportCharitable Purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale E Harper
- Michael G Appleman
- Ryan L Valdez
Questions people ask
Does Fifth Avenue Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fifth Avenue Foundation give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fifth Avenue Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale E Harper (President), Michael G Appleman (VP, Treasurer, Asst Secretary) and Ryan L Valdez (Secretary/Asst Treasurer).
What does Fifth Avenue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.