Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jamaica Plain, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $11K.
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation at a glance
In short: Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation gave $54K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $54,345
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $7,764
- Median grant
- $250
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Leonard Rappaport Foundation ($49K). Together the top 7 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Rappaport Foundation Jamaica Plain, MA | Charitable | $48,670 |
| Temple Israel Boston, MA | Charitable | $4,635 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable | $350 |
| Boys & Girls Club Boston, MA | Charitable | $250 |
| Wbur Boston, MA | Charitable | $240 |
| Act Blue Somerville, MA | Charitable | $100 |
| Jefferson Education Woodbury, NJ | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15,707 | $59,257 | $54,345 | 7 | $10,795 | $1,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Betsy Weaver
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Leah Rappaport
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Leonard Rappaport
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
William Rappaport
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation
How much does Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation give each year?
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation gave $54K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's typical grant size?
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $250, and its average grant was $7,764, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation give grants?
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's largest grantees?
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Leonard Rappaport Foundation ($48,670), Temple Israel ($4,635) and Boston Children's Hospital ($350), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's EIN?
Earl and Hattie Rappaport Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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