The Tapeats Fund
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 76-0412011 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$898K
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GRANT APPS TO MARGARET BORHO |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 WALLS DRIVE SUITE 302, FAIRFIELD CT 06824 |
| Phone | 8008391754 |
| Form and materials | FSREQUESTS.COM/TAPEATS |
| Deadlines | FSREQUESTS.COM/TAPEATS |
| Restrictions | FSREQUESTS.COM/TAPEATS |
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | San Francisco, CA | Painted Dog Conservation; Cheetah Conservation Botswana; Somali Giraffe Conservation; Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program; Niassa Lion… | $130,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Houston, TX | to support Veterinary Services for wildlife conservation efforts in Rwanda | $50,000 |
| Mgvp Inc | Davis, CA | To support Gorilla Doctors | $35,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Ranch Hands Rescue | Justin, TX | General Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) Counseling Program | $25,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Houston, TX | Funds for a CT scanner | $20,000 |
| Momentum Education | Bellaire, TX | High School Fellowship | $20,000 |
| Peregrine Fund Inc | Boise, ID | California Condor recovery efforts | $20,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program | Houston, TX | Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Programs for Returning Citizens in Houston | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Houston, TX | Teach For America Houston | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory School | Highlands, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Daynas Footprint | Frisco, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ptsd Foundation of America | Houston, TX | Camp Hope | $12,500 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Greenwood Village, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bos Place | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Burn Pits 360 | Robstown, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris Count | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Good Reason Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | Houston, TX | KIPP Texas - Houston KIPP Forward Programming | $10,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation Inc | Manchaca, TX | Employee Appreciation Fund | $10,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Oakland, CA | PCA - Texas Region | $10,000 |
| Springspirit Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Houston, TX | Texas Children's Central Texas Hope Fund | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | College of Fine Arts - Landmarks Program | $10,000 |
| Wild Skies Raptor Center | Bonner, MT | Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release, and Educate | $10,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | General & Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Fort Worth, TX chapter | $9,000 |
| Motorcycle Missions | Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Ranch Hands Rescue | Justin, TX | Bob's House of Hope | $8,000 |
| Friends of Arlington Animal Services | Arlington, TX | Funds for Kuranda Beds & Stretch and Scratch | $7,500 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | Doral, FL | Texas Flooding Fund | $7,500 |
| Woods Project Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Limbitless Solutions, Inc. | $6,500 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Austin, TX | Community First! Village | $6,000 |
| Bridgeyear | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc | Rockport, TX | Underwriting for campers with special needs and chronic illnesses | $5,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | Equestrian Program | $5,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos Incorporated | Houston, TX | Foster Care Program | $5,000 |
| Childrens Museum Inc | Houston, TX | Open Doors Program | $5,000 |
| Collaborative for Children | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston | Houston, TX | Thumbs Up Program | $5,000 |
| Emerge Fellowship | Houston, TX | EMERGE's Strategic Growth Plan | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Teen Health | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Fort Worth, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc | Houston, TX | Houston Community | $5,000 |
| Houston Independent School District Foundation | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Houston Wilderness Inc | Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jack Creek Preserve Foundation Inc | Ennis, MT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Houston, TX | STEM Education Program for K-12 Students | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897,500 | 95 |
| 2024 | $770,500 | 80 |
| 2023 | $827,500 | 88 |
| 2022 | $755,000 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632449349101803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0412011
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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