Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma
The Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma is a private foundation based in Clifton, New Jersey. It reports making contributions directly to nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to assist with funding social trauma treatment programs.
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma at a glance
In short: Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma gave $7.0M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $332K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,975,000
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -34.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $332,143
- +89.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $325,000
- Total assets
- $40,413,610
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1035 Route 46 East, Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 773-8836
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steven Stiller Tunnel to Towers ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 46 grants of 104 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Jersey (44%) and New York (42%). Other reported shares were Missouri (5%), Florida (4%), and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 287% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $7.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Stiller Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | First Responder Programs | $1,000,000 |
| A Torah Infertility (A TIME) Brooklyn, NY | Trauma TreatmentPrograms | $500,000 |
| Congregation Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | Trauma TreatmentPrograms | $500,000 |
| Hatzolah of PassaicClifton EMS Passaic, NJ | Trauma Treatmentprograms | $450,000 |
| Mesivta of Passaic Passaic, NJ | Trauma treatmentPrograms | $400,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ | Food BankPrograms | $400,000 |
| Washington U School of Med-Cerebral Palsy Saint Louis, MO | Medical Research Program | $350,000 |
| Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Uniondale, NY | Medical ResearchPrograms | $350,000 |
| YCS Youth Consultation Service Newark, NJ | Trauma TreatmentPrograms | $350,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation New York, NY | Medical Research Progams | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,413,610 | $3,150,980 | $7,212,526 | $6,975,000 | 21 | $6,998,088 | $2,582,542 | $2,434,448 |
| 2024 | $44,551,454 | $2,011,813 | $5,867,506 | $5,625,000 | 32 | $5,639,959 | $1,784,266 | $2,530,834 |
| 2023 | $48,362,529 | $1,702,873 | $4,581,279 | $4,275,000 | 26 | $4,355,231 | $1,538,265 | $2,573,491 |
| 2022 | $51,219,580 | $54,588,512 | $3,398,667 | $3,185,000 | 24 | $3,187,341 | $2,594,818 | $1,280,740 |
| 2021 | $19,410 | $11,313 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 | — | — | $739 |
| 2020 | $10,597 | $10,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 1 | — | — | $325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it makes contributions to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to assist with funding social trauma treatment programs. Its 2025 grant purposes also included first responder programs, food bank programs, and medical research programs.
The supported organizations have varied missions. For example, Wheelchairs 4 Kids says it provides wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications, and other assistive or therapeutic equipment at no charge to families of children with physical disabilities. NEPHCURE Kidney International describes its work as supporting research into FSGS and nephrotic syndrome, improving treatment, and seeking a cure. The Joe Andruzzi Foundation says it supports cancer patients and families with services such as food assistance, transportation, help with household expenses, and navigation services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $6,975,000. Awards ranged from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $325,000. It awarded 32 grants totaling $5,625,000 in 2024 and 26 grants totaling $4,275,000 in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $1,000,000 to Steven Stiller Tunnel to Towers for first responder programs; $500,000 each to A Torah Infertility (A TIME) and Congregation Chasdei Lev for trauma treatment programs; and $450,000 to Hatzolah of PassaicClifton EMS for trauma treatment programs. Other awards included $400,000 to Community Food Bank of NJ for food bank programs and $350,000 each to Washington U School of Med-Cerebral Palsy, Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research, YCS Youth Consultation Service, and Parkinsons Foundation, for purposes listed as medical research or trauma treatment programs.
Other 2025 recipients included Wheelchairs 4 Kids ($250,000), NEPHCURE Kidney International ($200,000), and the Joe Andruzzi Foundation ($150,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Twersky as trustee and president; Steven Landau as trustee and treasurer; and Jay Pasternack and Martin Diamond as trustees.
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma is led by Joseph Twersky, Trustee & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Twersky
Trustee & President
Trustee President → Trustee & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Pasternack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Diamond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Landau
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee Treasurer → Trustee & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma
How much does Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma give each year?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma gave $7.0M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.6M across 32 grants.
What is Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's typical grant size?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's median grant in 2025 was $325,000, and its average grant was $332,143, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma give grants?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's top state is New Jersey, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (42%) and Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), Passaic, NJ (2 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Trauma TreatmentPrograms" (12 grants).
Who are Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's largest grantees?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's largest 2025 grantees include Steven Stiller Tunnel to Towers ($1,000,000), A Torah Infertility (A TIME) ($500,000) and Congregation Chasdei Lev ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma reported $40.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to assist with funding social trauma treatment programs. Its 2025 grant purposes also included first responder programs, food bank programs, and medical research programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's EIN?
Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3410986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Max and Lilian Rappaport Foundation FT Treatment & Study of Social Trauma accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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