Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.7 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $9.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.7 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$9.1 million
- Assets$125 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $537,005 | 9 | $48.0 million |
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 29 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $10.7 million | 31 | $125 million |
How to apply
Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23 | $10.6 million |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical support | $9.1 million |
| McLean Hospital | Medical support | $768,733 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Medical support | $250,000 |
| The Valedictorian Project | Education support | $228,000 |
| Harvard University | Medical support | $116,000 |
| Boston College | Education support | $50,000 |
| Decordova Museum | Education support | $38,372 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical support | $15,000 |
| Temple Kerem Shalom | Religious support | $15,000 |
| Fresno State Vargas Dreamers Fund | Education support | $10,000 |
| Cory Griffin Foundation | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Hockey League | Recreation support | $9,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Religious support | $7,500 |
| The Roxbury Latin School | Education support | $7,500 |
| Artists for Humanity | Education support | $7,500 |
| Central Valley Community Foundation | Environmental support | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Empath | Community support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Religious support | $4,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Medical support | $4,000 |
| Vinfen | Medical support | $4,000 |
| Access Fund | Recreation support | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Education support | $3,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Recreation support | $3,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Desai Foundation | Community support | $2,500 |
| Helen Keller International | Medical support | $2,500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Education support | $2,000 |
| Nobles and Greenhough | Education support | $1,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Community support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis E Rappaport
- James W Rappaport
- Jon Rappaport
- Timothy Medlock
- Janelle Cioffi
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation give?
$10.7 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis E Rappaport (Trustee), James W Rappaport (Trustee), Jon Rappaport (Trustee) and Timothy Medlock (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.