Tapper Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tapper Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mashpee, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $793,580. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$793,580
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 52 | $18.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 50 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 49 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Tapper 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.
What Tapper Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $367,079 |
| Ohio | 10 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $45,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $27,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $22,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amt Theater | General operations | $793,580 |
| City Lore Inc | General operations | $367,500 |
| Birthright Israel | General operations | $100,000 |
| Boston University | General operations | $100,000 |
| Brandeis University | General operations | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | General operations | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Achei Tmimim | General operations | $50,000 |
| Tamarack Camps | General operations | $20,000 |
| Hartford Promise | General operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action | General operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Deborah Project | General operations | $12,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General operations | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General operations | $10,000 |
| Fans for the Cure | General operations | $10,000 |
| Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer Res | General operations | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Central Mass | General operations | $10,000 |
| Philly Friendship Circle | General operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | General operations | $10,000 |
| Anit-Defamation League | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | General operations | $7,500 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health Center | General operations | $7,500 |
| Playhouse Square | General operations | $7,500 |
| Camp Bauercrest | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
| Miracle Leage of CT | General operations | $5,000 |
| Playhouse on Park | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland | General operations | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Waltham Family School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Providence House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Machne Israel | General operations | $4,000 |
| Belfaire | General operations | $2,500 |
| Center for Children's Advocacy | General operations | $2,500 |
| CT Forum | General operations | $2,500 |
| LGBT Community Center of GR Cleveland | General operations | $2,500 |
| She Leads Justice | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Gathering Place | General operations | $2,500 |
| Wksu Ideaseam Public Media | General operations | $2,500 |
| Helping Hands Together | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Tapper
- Lynne Tapper
- Eve Tapper
- Jill Tapper
- Jay Tapper
Questions people ask
Does Tapper Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tapper Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tapper Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Tapper (Trustee), Lynne Tapper (Advisory Trustee), Eve Tapper (Advisory Trustee) and Jill Tapper (Advisory Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tapper Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.