Theodore A Rapp Foundation
Accepts applications
Theodore A Rapp Foundation is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $483,350 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $359,125 | 12 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $483,350 | 14 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 20 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian E Skinner C/O Whparr 320 Post Rd Ste 102, Darien, CT 06820 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 655-8261 |
| What to submit | The applicant must verify that it is a qualified charitable organization. |
What Theodore A Rapp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $463,500 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $290,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darrow School | Support of organization | $250,000 |
| Town Players of New Canaan | Support of organization | $125,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Support of organization | $100,000 |
| The Weller Foundation | Support of organization | $100,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer | Support of organization | $85,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Support of organization | $55,000 |
| ALS Association | Support of organization | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Support of organization | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support of organization | $50,000 |
| Lam Foundation | Support of organization | $25,000 |
| Richard Packer Memorial Soccer Scholarship Foundation | Support of organization | $25,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Support of organization | $15,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Support of organization | $10,500 |
| Junior League of Charlotte | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| Oak Hills Park | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| Waveny Park Conservancy | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Tennis & Education | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| Uconn Foundation | Support of organization | $10,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | Support of organization | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian E Skinner-Pmt for Several Yrs
- Alexandra Adame-Pmt for Several Yrs
Questions people ask
Does Theodore A Rapp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Theodore A Rapp Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Theodore A Rapp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian E Skinner-Pmt for Several Yrs (Trustee) and Alexandra Adame-Pmt for Several Yrs (Trustee).
What does Theodore A Rapp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.