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Tellepsen Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1960. It holds total assets of $153K. Annual income is reported at $25K. Total assets have decreased from $203K in 2011 to $154K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Tellepsen Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $247K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $133K in 2020 to $56K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tellepsen Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, KS, OH.
Tellepsen Foundation has distributed a total of $247K across 79 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K.
Tellepsen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tellepsen Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tellepsen Ii | TRUSTEE NOMINAL | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard T Tellepsen Jr | TRUSTEE NOMINAL | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Tellepsen | TRUSTEE NOMINAL | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$57K
Total Assets
$154K
Fair Market Value
$154K
Net Worth
$154K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
$28K
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total: $133K
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$247K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp AllenCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Navasota, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Hope CenterHEALTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Coast GuardCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Stonington, CT | $100 | 2023 |
| The University Of TexasEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Austin, TX | $28K | 2023 |
| Houston International Seafarer'S CenterCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| St Martin'S Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Sheriffs' Association Of TexasCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| KappaCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Dublin, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| U Of Texas Chancellors CouncilEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Have Shears Will TravelCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Hope & Healing CenterHEALTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| St Thomas Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Capitol Area CouncilYOUTH ACTIVITIES | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Midwest MinistriesRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Lawrence, KS | $750 | 2023 |
| Christian Community Service CenterYOUTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $659 | 2023 |
| Lord Of The StreetsRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Positive Black Males HoustonCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Victory American Cancer SocietyHEALTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Tower-Soudan Civic AssocCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Tower, MN | $250 | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyHEALTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Victory Houston IncCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Charitable FoundationCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $750 | 2022 |
| Norwegian Seaman'S Church - HoustonRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Pasadena, TX | $524 | 2022 |
| Bo'S PlaceCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Lake Vermilion Cultural CenterCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Tower, MN | $500 | 2022 |
| 100 Club HoustonCIVIC ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $300 | 2022 |
| Mockingbird MinistriesRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Charlottesville, VA | $250 | 2022 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of TexasRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $104 | 2022 |
| Institute Of Spirituality And HealthHEALTH ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Rice UniversityEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| St David Episcopal ChurchRELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | Austin, TX | $2K | 2021 |