Fifth Avenue Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 75-1659424 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Michael Appleman |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 W 6th Street Suite 300, Fort Worth TX 76102 |
| Phone | 8178772803 |
| Form and materials | Letter with information specifying need and proof of status as recognized charitable organization. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to arts organizations and programs operating primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Manana | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Key School | Fort Worth, TX | To Support Arts Program | $6,000 |
| Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mimir Chamber Music Festival | Fort Worth, TX | To Support CharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Productions | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Stage West | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Arts Fifth Avenue | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $4,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre | Ennis, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $4,000 |
| Ballet Concerto Inc | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $2,500 |
| Spotlight Cast & Crew | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $2,000 |
| Imagination Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | To Support CharitablePurpose | $1,500 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitable Purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $71,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611739349100356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1659424
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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