Private foundation · EIN 33-0911609 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Popocatepetl Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $140K total, median $7,750. 13% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$140K
Median grant
$7,750
Stays in TX
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chula Vista Police FoundationChula Vista, CATo support chula vista police$43K
Uss Midway MuseumSan Diego, CATo preserve uss midway$38K
LA Jolla Music SocietyLA Jolla, CATo support performing arts and music$37K
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CATo support cancer research$10K
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GATo support cancer research$5,500
InewsourceSan Diego, CATo support journalism$5,150
Dallas Does DanceDallas, TXTo support community through dance lessons and community-building activities$1,000
San Francisco AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support hiv/aids care and prevention$520

By state: California 6 · Georgia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Popocatepetl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Popocatepetl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Popocatepetl Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $140K across 8 grants, a median of $7,750.

Where does Popocatepetl Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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