Wrape Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Wrape Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $229,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$229,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $215,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $203,000 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 30 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $229,500 | 31 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | WR Wrape III PO Box 22881, Little Rock, AR 72221-2881 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 224-6164 |
| What to submit | Letter of request from Grantee |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Primarily Arkansas and Education |
What Wrape Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 28 | $221,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Little Rock | Programs | $45,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Capital Campaign | Programs | $16,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $14,000 |
| St Edward's Catholic Church | Programs | $12,000 |
| St Theresa's Catholic Church | Programs | $12,000 |
| North Little Rock Catholic Academy | Programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $9,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $8,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $7,500 |
| Catholic High School for Boys | Programs | $7,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $7,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $6,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary School | Programs | $6,000 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry - Conway | Programs | $6,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Programs | $5,500 |
| Individual | Programs | $5,500 |
| ABBA House | Programs | $5,000 |
| Holy Souls Catholic School | Programs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $5,000 |
| Diosesan School Scholarship Fund | Programs | $5,000 |
| Birthright of Greater Little Rock | Programs | $4,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Programs | $3,000 |
| Christ the King School | Programs | $3,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Programs | $3,000 |
| St Leo the Great Parish Newman Cent | Programs | $3,000 |
| St Michael's Catholic School | Programs | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy | Programs | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas-Little Rock | Programs | $3,000 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Programs | $3,000 |
| Divine Mercy Health Center | Programs | $3,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J James
- Thomas K Wrappe
- WR Wrape III
Questions people ask
Does Wrape Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Wrape Family Charitable Trust give?
$229,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Wrape Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J James (Trustee), Thomas K Wrappe (Trustee) and WR Wrape III (Trustee).
What does Wrape Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.