Private foundation · EIN 81-3639675 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tepas Family 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: 15 grants paid, $286K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$286K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miami UniversityOxford, OHMiami provides the opportunities of a major university while offering the personalized attention found in the best small colleges.$61K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZThe organization's mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and li…$30K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSt. jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.$25K
Breakthrough T1dChicago, ILPayment to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.$20K
Food Allergy Research & Education IncMcLean, VAPayment to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food alergies$20K
Brookfield ZooBrookfield, ILTo inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature.$15K
Green Beret FoundationNew York, NYThe green beret foundation serves the army's special forces, our nation's most elite soldiers.$15K
Judicial Watch IncWashington, DCPayment to break through government secrecy, expose and stop government corruption, and educate the$15K
Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer ResearchUniondale, NYThe lustgarten foundation exists to fund research for pancreatic cancer. we are committed to transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable…$15K
National Breast Cancer FoundationFrisco, TXNational breast cancer foundation's mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer th…$15K
The Cato InstituteWashington, DCThe cato institute is a public policy research organization (a think tank) dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited gover…$15K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCThe heritage foundation is a research and educational institution whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies.$15K
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VAThe institute offers 47 types of training schools, workshops, and seminars; a free employment placement service; and a national field progr…$15K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILThe greater chicago food depository is chicago's food bank. we are at the center of a network of more than 800 partner organizations and pr…$5,000
Team NelsonAtlanta, GABecause every child deserves an education$5,000

By state: Ohio 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 3 · Virginia 2 · New York 2 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Tepas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tepas Family 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 Tepas Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $286K across 15 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Tepas Family Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Naples that accept applications

All in Florida
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Schoen Foundationsince 1993 Naples, FL $74M1 grants · 2024 $74MYes $45M
Adam and John Brown Foundation Incsince 2025 Naples, FL $3.1M18 grants · 2025 $53KYes $78M
Don Waggoner and Zelma Waggoner Foundation Trsince 1994 Naples, FL $3.8M43 grants · 2024 $35KPreselected only $67M
Ray Foundation Incsince 1963 Naples, FL $11M40 grants · 2024 $50KPreselected only $67M
Adams Family Foundationsince 2013 Naples, FL $3.3M43 grants · 2024 $50KPreselected only $65M
Mill Park Foundationsince 2002 Naples, FL $11M4 grants · 2024 $130KPreselected only $62M
Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundationsince 2010 Naples, FL $8.4M8 grants · 2024 $125KPreselected only $60M
Cloverfields Foundationsince 2005 Naples, FL $5.3M31 grants · 2024 $30KPreselected only $58M
Email me matching grants