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Tepas Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NAPLES, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $5.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2019 to $5.6M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2025. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including District of Columbia, Virginia, Illinois. According to available records, Tepas Family Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $102K in 2021 to $286K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $306K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $80K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Illinois, Virginia, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Tepas Family Foundation reported 64 individual grants totaling $790,107 between 2021 and 2024 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $11,375. Half of those grants fell between $6,375 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $80,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2024, reports $201,000 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in DC (17 of 64), followed by IL (11) and VA (9). In total the foundation's grantees span 11 states. Of its 23 distinct grantees, 61 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Barrington High School Horseshoe Club ($80,000), Judicial Watch Inc ($67,750) and The Heritage Foundation ($67,750).
Computed from 64 individual grant records (2021–2024) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 11 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Tepas Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, IL, VA.
Tepas Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 79 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $80K.
Tepas Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tepas Family Foundation is headquartered in NAPLES, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARY L TEPAS | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| GREGORY L TEPAS | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| CHRISTOPHER T TEPAS | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JESSICA TEPAS | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$286K
Total Assets
$5.6M
Fair Market Value
$7.1M
Net Worth
$5.6M
Grants Paid
$286K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$566K
Distribution Amount
$318K
Total: $5.6M
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI UNIVERSITYMIAMI PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITIES OF A MAJOR UNIVERSITY WHILE OFFERING THE PERSONALIZED ATTENTION FOUND IN THE BEST SMALL COLLEGES. | OXFORD, OH | $61K | 2025 |
| TURNING POINT USATHE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY, EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND ORGANIZE STUDENTS TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, FREE MARKETS, AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT. | PHOENIX, AZ | $30K | 2025 |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITALST. JUDE IS LEADING THE WAY THE WORLD UNDERSTANDS, TREATS AND DEFEATS CHILDHOOD CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES. | MEMPHIS, TN | $25K | 2025 |
| FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH & EDUCATION INCPAYMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD ALERGIES | MCLEAN, VA | $20K | 2025 |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1DPAYMENT TO FIND A CURE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES. | CHICAGO, IL | $20K | 2025 |
| JUDICIAL WATCH INCPAYMENT TO BREAK THROUGH GOVERNMENT SECRECY, EXPOSE AND STOP GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION, AND EDUCATE THE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2025 |
| THE CATO INSTITUTETHE CATO INSTITUTE IS A PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION (A THINK TANK) DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE MARKETS, AND PEACE | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2025 |
| NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATIONNATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP WOMEN NOW BY PROVIDING HELP AND INSPIRING HOPE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER THROUGH EARLY DETECTION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | FRISCO, TX | $15K | 2025 |
| LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCHTHE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION EXISTS TO FUND RESEARCH FOR PANCREATIC CANCER. WE ARE COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING PANCREATIC CANCER INTO A CURABLE DISEASE AND KNOW RESEARCH IS FUNDAMENTAL TO CHANGING PATIENT OUTCOMES. | UNIONDALE, NY | $15K | 2025 |
| GREEN BERET FOUNDATIONTHE GREEN BERET FOUNDATION SERVES THE ARMY'S SPECIAL FORCES, OUR NATION'S MOST ELITE SOLDIERS. | NEW YORK, NY | $15K | 2025 |
| BROOKFIELD ZOOTO INSPIRE CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO WILDLIFE AND NATURE. | BROOKFIELD, IL | $15K | 2025 |
| THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETHE INSTITUTE OFFERS 47 TYPES OF TRAINING SCHOOLS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS; A FREE EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICE; AND A NATIONAL FIELD PROGRAM THAT TRAINS CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS TO ORGANIZE CAMPUS GROUPS. | ARLINGTON, VA | $15K | 2025 |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATIONTHE HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS A RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHOSE MISSION IS TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES. | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2025 |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORYTHE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY IS CHICAGO'S FOOD BANK. WE ARE AT THE CENTER OF A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 800 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, SHELTERS, MOBILE DISTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER PARTNERS WORKING TO BRING FOOD AND HOPE TO OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY. THE | CHICAGO, IL | $5K | 2025 |
| TEAM NELSONBECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES AN EDUCATION | ATLANTA, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAADVANCING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, SECURING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT AND STEWARDING ASSETS. | TUCSON, AZ | $25K | 2024 |
| CHARLOTTE & GWENYTH GRAY FOUNDATIONTHE CHARLOTTE AND GWENYTH GRAY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE AND SAVE THE LIVES OF ALL CHILDREN IMPACTED BY BATTEN DISEASE AND OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS. | SANTA MONICA, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| SOUL CITY CHURCHLEADING PEOPLE INTO A TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. | CHICAGO, IL | $6K | 2024 |
| INDEPENDENT INSTITUTETHE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN, PUBLIC-POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SHAPES IDEAS INTO PROFOUND AND LASTING IMPACT THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND EFFECTIVE MULTI-MEDIA PROGRAMS. | OAKLAND, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK CLUBTO ENRICH THE BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS. | FOX RIVER GROVE, IL | $5K | 2024 |
| WORLD VISIONWE PARTNER WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY TACKLING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND INJUSTICE. | TACOMA, WA | $2K | 2024 |
| Barrington High School Horseshoe ClubTO ENRICH THE BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS. | Fox River Grove, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationTHE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION RAISES, INVESTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. | Madison, WI | $26K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation InternationalPAYMENT TO FIND A CURE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |