Appelt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-8438048 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$745K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp For All | Houston, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Scotty's House Brazos Valley | Bryan, TX | General Support | $100,000 |
| Tiny Hope Village | Bryan, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | General Support | $35,000 |
| Adam's Angels Ministry | Brenham, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Arts for Rural Texas | Fayetteville, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Avondale House | Houston, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Patriot Legacy Fund | Suwanee, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Round Top Family Library | Round Top, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Sweet Oak Collaborative | Bryan, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Easter Seals New Hampshire | Manchester, NH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Robert Conte Foundation for Parkinson's | College Station, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | Lake George, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | Bryan, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Houston Haven | Bellaire, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Paws for Heros | Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod | LaGrange, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Far View Horse Rescue | Fairplay, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Northern Colorado Wildlife Center | Fort Collins, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lake George Community Drive | Lake George, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $675,300 | 19 |
| 2023 | $206,050 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631909349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8438048
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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