Rapoport Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rapoport Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waco, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $570,912 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$570,912
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $632,958 the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $632,958 | 29 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $570,912 | 26 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
Rapoport Family 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 Rapoport Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $145,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $138,050 |
| Texas | 3 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $29,595 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Center for Election Research & Innovation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| University of California Davis | Grant - summer research collaborative | $30,000 |
| Duke University | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $29,595 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Colby College - Goldfarb Center | Sandy maisel internship program | $25,000 |
| Lexington Observer Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| National Democratic Institute for International Affairs | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Shalom Austin | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Suny Dept of Poli Sci | Summer collaborative grants | $25,000 |
| Texas Democracy Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Purdue University | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $15,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $15,000 |
| Yale University | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $15,000 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $13,950 |
| George Washington University | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $13,050 |
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $11,114 |
| James W Foley Legacy Foundation | Support of the foley legacy awards | $10,000 |
| March on Washington Film Festival | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Hillel at Texas A&m | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Doctoral dissertation survey research grant | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Ronald Rapoport
- Patricia Rapoport
- Emily Rapoport
- Abby Rapoport-Baker
Questions people ask
Does Rapoport Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rapoport Family Foundation give?
$570,912 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Rapoport Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Ronald Rapoport (Chairman of the Board), Patricia Rapoport (Secretary/Treasurer), Emily Rapoport (Trustee) and Abby Rapoport-Baker (Trustee).
What does Rapoport Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.