J H Tappan And Winnie Converse Tappan
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to wildlife conservation and the humane treatment of animals. It primarily supports animal shelters, wildlife rehabilitation, and sanctuaries, reflecting a strong commitment to animal welfare. The foundation provides funding to various organizations focused on the care and recovery of both domestic and exotic animals. Its grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, where it has established partnerships with numerous local charities and wildlife organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Texas-based animal welfare or wildlife rehabilitation charity seeking modest operating support and able to submit a letter and governance documents.
Good Fit
- • Mission focused on humane treatment of animals or wildlife conservation/rehabilitation.
- • Located in Texas (especially San Antonio region) or serving Texas communities.
- • Requesting modest operating support (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
- • Established 501(c)(3) status with articles of incorporation and by-laws available.
- • Willing and able to submit a letter application by the stated October 1 deadline.
- • Capacity to cultivate a repeated relationship over multiple years.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: roughly 95% of dollars went to Texas organizations and only a small share went out of state to Tennessee.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 12 distinct independent recipients in the latest year (and the same 12 in the prior year), showing a moderate spread of beneficiaries concentrated in animal- and wildlife-focused charities.
New Applicants
Behavior across two years shows no new recipients, suggesting relationship-driven giving, but a clear letter submission process, named trustee contact, and specified materials indicate an available entry route for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
