Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $655,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$655,000
- Assets$26.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
14% 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 | $1.0 million | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 10 | $24.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 9 | $26.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Coltin 100 Cummings Center 220-G, Beverly, MA 01915 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 740-4428 |
| What to submit | Forms should be submitted in a word document with the amount of the contribution requested and the purpose for which the contribution would be utilized. |
What Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $667,116 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $575,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lappin Foundation | For ongoing operations | $655,000 |
| Individual | For ongoing operations | $575,000 |
| Jewish News Services | For ongoing operations | $15,000 |
| Opendor Media | For ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Journal | For ongoing operaitons | $5,000 |
| Individual | For ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| New England March of the Living | For ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| NSJCC | For ongoing operations | $750 |
| Temple Ner Tamid | For ongoing operations | $366 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Coltin
- Andrew Lappin
Questions people ask
Does Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Coltin (Trustee) and Andrew Lappin (Trustee).
What does Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.