Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0671962 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Grants Director |
|---|---|
| Address | 6341 Stewart Road 310, Galveston TX 77551 |
| Phone | 5127453237 |
| grants@ippolitofoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | All instructions and information for applications can be found on the program website: https://ippolitofoundation.org/#application |
| Deadlines | The deadline for grant proposal applications is June 1. |
| Restrictions | The Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston will only consider grant applications from qualifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations within the City of Galveston, Texas. Grant applications for programs operating within the City of Galveston, Texas, even if operated by an organization that is based elsewhere within the State of Texas, will also be considered. PLEASE NOTE: - Fundraising benefits will not be considered or funded. - Only one proposal per organization per year will be considered. - Grants up to $10,000 will be considered. |
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
66% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 Inc | Galveston, TX | Serious Fun Children's Series and The Grand Kids Festival | $20,000 |
| Crusty Crew Rescue | Running Spgs, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Justin Wren Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,506,685 | 96 |
| 2022 | $768,605 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512529349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0671962
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.