The Henry B Tippie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henry B Tippie Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $11,750 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$11,750
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$34.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $850,400 | 8 | $31.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 10 | $35.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 10 | $34.8 million |
How to apply
The Henry B Tippie 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 The Henry B Tippie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Texas | 4 | $251,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny College | Gift to support allegheny college | $3.0 million |
| St John's United Methodist Church | Gift to support st. John's united methodist church | $128,000 |
| City of Belle Plaine Iowa | Gift to support the city of belle plaine, iowa | $100,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force Foundation | Gift to support the commemorative air force foundation | $100,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Gift to support hospice austin | $13,500 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | Gift to support peace lutheran church | $10,000 |
| International Mission Board | Gift to support international mission board | $5,000 |
| Room to Read | Gift to support room to read | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | Gift to support american friends of jamaica | $2,000 |
| Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church | Gift to support clen-moore presbyterian church | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia B Tippie
- Henry B Tippie II
- Helen T Smith
- Linda T Forrest
Questions people ask
Does The Henry B Tippie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henry B Tippie Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $11,750.
Who runs The Henry B Tippie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia B Tippie (CHRMN of Board, Pres, Ceo), Henry B Tippie II (Trustee), Helen T Smith (Trustee) and Linda T Forrest (Trustee).
What does The Henry B Tippie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.