Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation
Accepts applications
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation is a private foundation in Waco, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $26,477 and the largest $336,733. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$26,477
- Largest grant$336,733
- Assets$64.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
57% 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 | $2.2 million | 39 | $58.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 43 | $62.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 41 | $64.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Hobbs 5400 Bosque Blvd Suite 302, Waco, TX 76710 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (254) 741-0510 |
| What to submit | Written application with IRS determination letter submitted via online grant portal. |
| Deadlines | There are 2 cycles per year as indicated on the website. |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization. No other restrictions apply. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 32 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 3 | $361,734 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $155,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $45,550 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Cola rapoport service scholarship | $336,733 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | Support for projects in israel | $168,367 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | Support for projects in israel | $168,367 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Support for commercial kitchen in waco facility | $100,000 |
| Civic Nation | Support for electoral engagement reserach project | $100,000 |
| La Vega Pirates Education Foundation | Support for teacher preparation program | $60,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine | Support for wisd on-campus behavioral health initiative | $55,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Support for health equity fund - waco clinic | $50,605 |
| Cafe Momentum National | Capital support of dallas flagship campus | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Support for justsentencing project | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Support for strategic litigation for youth & young adults | $50,000 |
| Texas Appleseed | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Texas Association of Community Health Centers | Support for medical assistant apprenticeship pilot | $50,000 |
| Caritas of Waco | Support for technology upgrades | $47,500 |
| Civiclex Incorporated | Support for civichealth toolkit | $45,550 |
| Pastors for Texas Children | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Waco Foundation | Support of mac program | $40,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | Support for bolder advocacy program | $30,000 |
| Grassroots Community Development | Support for homeownership initiative | $30,000 |
| Texas Freedom Network Fund | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Support for technology upgrades | $26,477 |
| Creative Waco | Support for artprenticeship program | $25,000 |
| Democracy Forward | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Every Texan | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Waco Legal Services | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| La Puerta | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Support for students learn, students vote | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Providence College | Support for providence college's philanthropy course. | $25,000 |
| Texas Library Association | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Cove Heart of Texas | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Voteriders | Support for voter id & education assistance in texas | $25,000 |
| Waco Foundation | Support for philanthropy advocates | $25,000 |
| Waco Habitat for Humanity | Support for critical home repair program | $25,000 |
| Workers Defense Project | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Waco Symphony Association | Support healing harmony outreach program | $21,800 |
| Caritas of Waco | Support for emergency rental & mortgage assistance | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Support for emergency food distribution | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's Heart | Support for emergency food distribution | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Ronald Rapoport
- Mrs Patricia Rapoport
- Ambassador Lyndon Olson Jr
- Mr William A Nesbitt
- Dr Joel Schwartz
- Dr James Chesney
- Dr Rick Battistoni
- Ms Emily Rapoport
- Mrsrebecca A Rapoport-Baker
- Samuel Baker
- Mr Mark Hobbs
Questions people ask
Does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are 2 cycles per year as indicated on the website.
How much does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $26,477.
Who runs Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Ronald Rapoport (Chairman, Trustee), Mrs Patricia Rapoport (Trustee), Ambassador Lyndon Olson Jr (Trustee) and Mr William A Nesbitt (Sec., Treas., Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.