Private foundation · Fort Worth, TX

Fifth Avenue Foundation

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Typical grant size
$2K $3K $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
25
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNone
ContactMichael Appleman · 8178772803
MaterialsLetter with information specifying need and proof of status as recognized charitable organization.
RestrictionsGrants limited to arts organizations and programs operating primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Harry E Bartel
Pres/Treas
Michael G Appleman
Sec/Asst Treas
Dale Harper
VP/Asst Sec

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
8.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
147
Total grants awarded
$564K
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$13K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$80K
18 grants
2023
$71K
20 grants
2022
$72K
18 grants
2021
$85K
17 grants
2020
$72K
20 grants
2019
$62K
19 grants
2018
$62K
18 grants
2017
$60K
17 grants

Top recipients

Fort Worth Opera
8 grants · TX
$66K
8 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$65K
6 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$51K
7 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$42K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$34K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$30K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$25K
6 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$21K
8 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$19K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$18K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Fort Worth Opera
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Van Cliburn Foundation
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Texas Ballet Theater Inc
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Key School
To Support Arts Program
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
To Support CharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth
To Support Charitable Purpose
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Casa Manana
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Stage West
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Ennis Public Theatre
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$4K
Hill School of Fort Worth
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Amphibian Stage Productions
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Arts Fifth Avenue
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Ballet Concerto Inc
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
The Art of Living
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Above the Clouds Texas
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Spotlight Cast & Crew
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Imagination Fort Worth
To Support CharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Performing Arts Fort Worth
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2024
$1K
Van Cliburn Foundation
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$9K
Texas Ballet Theater Inc
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$8K
Fort Worth Opera
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$8K
Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth
To Support Charitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Casa Manana
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Ennis Public Theatre
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$4K
Key School
To Support Arts Program
TX · TY 2023
$4K
Stage West
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$4K
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
To Support CharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$4K
Arts Fifth Avenue
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$3K
National Cowgirl Hall of Fame
To Support Charitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Ballet Concerto
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Amphibian Stage Productions
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Ballet Concerto Inc
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$3K
Imagination Fort Worth
To Support CharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Southwest Adventist
To Support Charitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Spotlight Cast & Crew
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Above the Clouds Texas
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Sinaca
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2023
$2K
Performing Arts Fort Worth
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2023
$1K
Van Cliburn Foundation
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$9K
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$9K
Fort Worth Opera
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$8K
Texas Ballet Theater Inc
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$6K
Casa Manana
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$5K
Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth
To Support Charitable Purpose
TX · TY 2022
$5K
Ennis Public Theatre
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$4K
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
To Support CharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$4K
Stage West
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$4K
Trinity Valley School
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2022
$4K
Amphibian Stage Productions
To SupportCharitable Purpose
TX · TY 2022
$3K
Arts Fifth Avenue
To SupportCharitablePurpose
TX · TY 2022
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.