Private foundation · EIN 76-0671962 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (The deadline for grant proposal applications is June 1.) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $22K total, median $1,000. 33% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated 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.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$22K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TX
33%
of grants
Deadline
See below
The deadline for grant proposal applicat
Assets
$19M

How to apply

All instructions and information for applications can be found on the program website: https://ippolitofoundation.org/#application Contact: Grants Director, 6341 Stewart Road 310, Galveston, Tx, 5127453237, grants@ippolitofoundation.org 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.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
1894 IncGalveston, TXSerious Fun Children's Series and The Grand Kids Festival$20K
Crusty Crew RescueRunning Springs, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Justin Wren FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Texas 1 · California 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 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..

How much does Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $22K across 3 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Ippolito Charitable Foundation of Galveston give?

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

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