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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 76-0412011

The Tapeats Fund

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 95 grants and $897,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Grant Apps to Margaret Borho
55 Walls Drive Suite 302
Fairfield, CT 06824
(800) 839-1754
Form and materials
Fsrequests.com/tapeats
Deadlines
Fsrequests.com/tapeats
Restrictions
Fsrequests.com/tapeats

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $897,500

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $16,878,981

  • Tax year 2024

    $770,500

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $16,902,402

  • Tax year 2023

    $827,500

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $16,393,576

  • Tax year 2022

    $755,000

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $17,325,489

  • Tax year 2021

    $735,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $16,681,537

  • Tax year 2020

    $810,000

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $15,942,265

Grants paid in 2025

95 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CA

    Painted Dog Conservation; Cheetah Conservation Botswana; Somali Giraffe Conservation; Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program; Niassa Lion Project; Pangolin Crisis Fund; Amur Tigers

    $130,000
  2. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    to support Veterinary Services for wildlife conservation efforts in Rwanda

    $50,000
  3. MGVP IncDavis, CA

    To support Gorilla Doctors

    $35,000
  4. Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MT

    General & Unrestricted

    $30,000
  5. Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TX

    General Operations/Care and feeding of the therapy animals in the Equine and Animal Assisted Counseling (EAAC) Counseling Program

    $25,000
  6. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    Funds for a CT scanner

    $20,000
  7. Momentum EducationHouston, TX

    High School Fellowship

    $20,000
  8. Peregrine Fund IncBoise, ID

    California Condor recovery efforts

    $20,000
  9. Prison Entrepreneurship ProgramHouston, TX

    Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Programs for Returning Citizens in Houston

    $20,000
  10. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Teach For America Houston

    $20,000
  11. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

    $20,000
  12. Breakthrough HoustonHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  13. Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  14. Daynas FootprintFrisco, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  15. PTSD Foundation of AmericaHouston, TX

    Camp Hope

    $12,500
  16. Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood VLG, CO

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  17. Bos PlaceHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  18. Burn Pits 360Robstown, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  19. Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris CountHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  20. Good Reason Houston IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  21. Houston Food BankHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  22. KIPP Texas IncHouston, TX

    KIPP Texas - Houston KIPP Forward Programming

    $10,000
  23. Marbridge Foundation IncManchaca, TX

    Employee Appreciation Fund

    $10,000
  24. Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CA

    PCA - Texas Region

    $10,000
  25. Springspirit IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  26. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  27. Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TX

    Texas Children's Central Texas Hope Fund

    $10,000
  28. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    College of Fine Arts - Landmarks Program

    $10,000
  29. Wild Skies Raptor CenterBonner, MT

    Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release, and Educate

    $10,000
  30. Yes Prep Public Schools IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  31. Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $9,500
  32. Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPhoenix, AZ

    Fort Worth, TX chapter

    $9,000
  33. Motorcycle MissionsAustin, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $8,000
  34. Ranch Hands RescueJustin, TX

    Bob's House of Hope

    $8,000
  35. Friends of Arlington Animal ServicesArlington, TX

    Funds for Kuranda Beds & Stretch and Scratch

    $7,500
  36. Global Empowerment Mission IncDoral, FL

    Texas Flooding Fund

    $7,500
  37. Woods Project IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $7,500
  38. University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Limbitless Solutions, Inc.

    $6,500
  39. Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TX

    Community First! Village

    $6,000
  40. BridgeyearHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  41. Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  42. Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TX

    Underwriting for campers with special needs and chronic illnesses

    $5,000
  43. Camp for All FoundationHouston, TX

    Equestrian Program

    $5,000
  44. Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos IncorporatedHouston, TX

    Foster Care Program

    $5,000
  45. Childrens Museum IncHouston, TX

    Open Doors Program

    $5,000
  46. Collaborative for ChildrenHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  47. Covenant House TexasHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  48. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Houston IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  49. Defy Ventures IncPasadena, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  50. Dress for Success HoustonHouston, TX

    Thumbs Up Program

    $5,000
  51. Emerge FellowshipHouston, TX

    EMERGE's Strategic Growth Plan

    $5,000
  52. Foundation for Teen HealthHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  53. Gladney Center for AdoptionFort Worth, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  54. Houston Habitat for Humanity IncHouston, TX

    Houston Community

    $5,000
  55. Houston Independent School District FoundationHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  56. Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  57. Houston Parks BoardHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  58. Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  59. Jack Creek Preserve Foundation IncEnnis, MT

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  60. Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TX

    STEM Education Program for K-12 Students

    $5,000
  61. Medical Bridges IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  62. Montana Land RelianceHelena, MT

    Project and Stewardship in the Madison Valley

    $5,000
  63. Noras Gift Foundation IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  64. Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas IncDallas, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  65. Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  66. Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  67. Pro-Vision IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  68. Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TX

    Scholarship Society Fund

    $5,000
  69. Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TX

    Texas Children's Cancer Center

    $5,000
  70. The Brookwood Community IncBrookshire, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  71. The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Posse Foundation - Houston

    $5,000
  72. W Oscar Neuhaus Memorial FoundationBellaire, TX

    Teacher Professional Development Program

    $5,000
  73. Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MT

    Program Transformation

    $5,000
  74. Yellowstone Academy IncHouston, TX

    Yellowstone Schools' Educational Operation Fund

    $5,000
  75. Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    General & Unrestricted

    $4,500
  76. Mended NetworkBurleson, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,500
  77. All Kids PlayNorthbrook, IL

    Greater Houston, TX Area

    $2,500
  78. Bayou Preservation Association IncHouston, TX

    Bayou Preservation Association Fund

    $2,500
  79. Bos PlaceHouston, TX

    Hill Country Floods

    $2,500
  80. Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  81. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  82. Highland Lakes Crisis NetworkMarble Falls, TX

    Support of Texas flood victims and search, rescue and rebuilding efforts

    $2,500
  83. Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  84. Mercy Chefs IncPortsmouth, VA

    Texas Hill Country Flooding Recovery Efforts

    $2,500
  85. Open Door MissionHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  86. Pat Green FoundationFort Worth, TX

    Support of Texas flood victims and search and rescue efforts

    $2,500
  87. Phoenix Multisport IncDenver, CO

    Houston Chapter

    $2,500
  88. Scenic Texas IncDripping Springs, TX

    Placemaking Assessment & Education Programs

    $2,500
  89. SparkHouston, TX

    Park Construction Fund

    $2,500
  90. Student Conservation Association IncArlington, VA

    Houston Community Programs

    $2,500
  91. Texas EquusearchDickinson, TX

    Texas Hill Country Flooding Recovery Efforts

    $2,500
  92. Texsar IncWimberley, TX

    Texas Hill Country Flooding - Kerr County

    $2,500
  93. The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  94. Trees for HoustonHouston, TX

    General & Unrestricted

    $2,500
  95. Urban Harvest IncHouston, TX

    Toward Cultivating Thriving Communities in Houston, TX

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals8 grants $255,50036% of the total
  2. Education13 grants $116,50016% of the total
  3. Human services13 grants $87,50012% of the total
  4. Environment9 grants $60,0008% of the total
  5. Health5 grants $30,0004% of the total
  6. Arts and culture5 grants $27,5004% of the total
  7. 10 other causes21 grants $133,50019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas74 grants $580,000
  2. California5 grants $190,000
  3. Montana5 grants $55,000
  4. Idaho1 grant $20,000
  5. Florida2 grants $14,000
  6. Colorado2 grants $12,500
  7. Arizona1 grant $9,000
  8. New York1 grant $5,000
  9. Arkansas1 grant $4,500
  10. Illinois1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Margaret BorhoExecutive Dir, Sec Hours 20Pay $0
  • David R GrahamTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laurel A GrahamExecutive VP, Trustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert H GrahamPres, Treas, Trustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Spencer R GrahamTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Whitney G MixonTrustee Hours 1Pay $0

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