Arthur N Rupe Foundation
The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation is a private foundation based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It supports positive social change through scholarly studies, education, research, and public debate, with grantmaking in caregiving, debate, and public policy.
Arthur N Rupe Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur N Rupe Foundation gave $12.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $380K), mostly in Massachusetts. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,540,773
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $380,023
- +73.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $162,848,511
- +11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur N Rupe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Separately, its grant information describes an online letter-of-inquiry process, with full proposals by invitation only after review. The RFA enhancement opportunity is limited to established programs in the Respite for All network; applications are submitted online.
- Contact
Mailing address: 158 West Gay Street 210, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (484) 900-4044
Website: https://rupefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Arthur N Rupe Foundation
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant
Arthur N Rupe Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grants (Letter of Inquiry)
Arthur N Rupe Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Dorothy Rupe CNA Program Grant
Arthur N Rupe Foundation
Amount
Up to US $60,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arthur N Rupe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($10.6M). Together the top 10 received $11.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 175 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (85%), followed by California (9%), Pennsylvania (2%), Alabama (2%), and Washington, D.C. (1%). The grant list also includes recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur N Rupe Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $435K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $47K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 217% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $12.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $12.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Donor Advised Fund | $10,600,000 |
| Respite for All Foundation Montgomery, AL | RFA Capacity Building Grant | $200,000 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation Washington, DC | Financial Wellness Program Grant | $150,000 |
| Amazing Place Houston, TX | Amazing Place West Expansion Grant | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Library of McKeesport McKeesport, PA | Volunteer Caregiving Program Grant | $100,000 |
| HFC Beverly Hills, CA | Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Grant | $100,000 |
| Pauline Auberle Foundation McKeesport, PA | Life Changing Career Pathways | $100,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, CA | Health Science Center Grant | $95,000 |
| Friendship Adult Day Care Center Santa Barbara, CA | Caregiver Resource and Support | $75,000 |
| Hospice of San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo, CA | Care Management. Caregiver Relief Services Grant | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s Form 990-PF filings report the following:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,848,511 | $24,708,587 | $14,634,403 | $12,540,773 | 33 | $13,586,463 | $8,459,989 | $8,546,022 |
| 2023 | $145,466,154 | $9,568,050 | $11,588,663 | $9,633,878 | 44 | $10,431,497 | $12,190,000 | $7,311,258 |
| 2022 | $138,663,134 | $40,186,856 | $6,534,623 | $4,839,535 | 34 | $5,536,522 | $3,886,449 | $6,486,454 |
| 2021 | $120,150,635 | $18,022,011 | $5,541,512 | $3,961,736 | 27 | $4,513,249 | $14,834,644 | $5,214,169 |
| 2020 | $107,674,827 | $6,682,132 | $3,012,985 | $1,952,125 | 37 | — | $5,997,117 | $4,514,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur N Rupe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports caregiving, civil and reasoned public debate, and public policy work. Its caregiving efforts include training and relieving family caregivers and supporting nursing assistant programs at California Community Colleges. For debate, it prioritizes nonpartisan projects accessible to general audiences; its website describes structured debates on current controversies with expert advocates and a live audience as a priority. In public policy, it supports think tanks, freedom-oriented organizations, and public interest law firms whose work aligns with its mission.
Recent grantees illustrate a range of caregiving-related work. Respite for All Foundation says it supports volunteer respite ministries serving people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and their caregivers. Friendship Adult Day Care Center describes providing dementia-related adult day services and caregiver support. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County says it offers volunteer support, education, and counseling to people with life-threatening or terminal illness, their families, and the bereaved. National Council of Dementia Minds describes providing person-centered education, resources, and support for people living with dementia and facilitating dialogue among them, families, care partners, and others.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $12,540,773. Awards ranged from $18,000 to $10,600,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest reported grant, $10,600,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, was for a donor-advised fund. Other notable 2024 grants included $200,000 to Respite for All Foundation for capacity building; $150,000 to Elizabeth Dole Foundation for a financial wellness program; and $100,000 each to Amazing Place, Carnegie Library of McKeesport, HFC, and Pauline Auberle Foundation for the purposes stated in the filing.
The foundation’s website describes a Respite for All Caregiver Support Enhancement Grants opportunity for established Respite for All programs. It offers grants of up to $5,000 for sustainable enhancements that support Alzheimer’s and dementia care partners beyond respite. Eligible projects can include caregiver resource libraries, support groups, educational opportunities, and staff or volunteer training. General operating expenses, ongoing respite program support, respite scholarships, and indirect or administrative costs are listed as ineligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark C. Henrie as president, Susan C. Van Aacken as secretary, and James S. Huggins as treasurer. Directors listed are Beverly M. Schwarz, Kim Dennis, Matthew B. O’Brien, Jonathan Berry, and Vanessa Mendoza.
Arthur N Rupe Foundation is led by Mark C. Henrie, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark C. Henrie
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $276K (2024)
Kim Dennis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly M. Schwarz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew B. O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Berry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Mendoza
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Van Aacken
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $160K (2024)
James S. Huggins
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Richard L. Hunt (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Arthur N. Rupe (2020–2021) — Chairman of Board
- Former: Beverly M. Rupe (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $276K, to Mark C Henrie (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur N Rupe Foundation
How much does Arthur N Rupe Foundation give each year?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation gave $12.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.6M across 44 grants.
What is Arthur N Rupe Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $380,023, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur N Rupe Foundation that year got $74K on average.
Where does Arthur N Rupe Foundation give grants?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were McKeesport, PA (2 grants) and Santa Maria, CA (2 grants).
Does Arthur N Rupe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur N Rupe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CNA Program Grant" (17 grants).
Who are Arthur N Rupe Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($10,600,000), Respite for All Foundation ($200,000) and Elizabeth Dole Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($18,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur N Rupe Foundation?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation reported $162.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur N Rupe Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports caregiving, civil and reasoned public debate, and public policy work. Its caregiving efforts include training and relieving family caregivers and supporting nursing assistant programs at California Community Colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur N Rupe Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur N Rupe Foundation's EIN?
Arthur N Rupe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0278838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arthur N Rupe Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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