Rapaport Family Charitable Trust
The Rapaport Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Massapequa Park, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, education, museums and arts, environmental conservation, and human services.
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rapaport Family Charitable Trust gave $590K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $590,150
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,572
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,511,322
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rapaport Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Park Blvd Rm/Ste 212, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Phone: (516) 417-2985
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rapaport Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Sinai Hospital ($200K). Together the top 9 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 52 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Pennsylvania, 13% to the District of Columbia, and 12% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rapaport Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2021) to $590K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Sinai Hospital New York, NY | Genl Fund & Special Grants | $200,000 |
| Solebury School New Hope, PA | Enhhance Student Experiences | $88,500 |
| Friends of the Mead Museum Amherst, MA | General Fund | $70,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum Long Island City, NY | Trustee Fund & Archivist | $56,650 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | Myelodysplastic Donation Fund | $50,000 |
| American Forest Washington, DC | Forest Conservation | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Fund | $25,000 |
| North Shore Child & Family Roslyn Heights, NY | Suicide Prevention Project | $25,000 |
| Bowman's Hill Wildlife New Hope, PA | Knowledge & Use of Native Plants Edu | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,511,322 | $187,567 | $646,730 | $590,150 | 9 | $590,150 | $197,652 | $484,054 |
| 2023 | $2,805,176 | $203,600 | $595,116 | $590,040 | 12 | $590,040 | $198,524 | $585,379 |
| 2022 | $3,066,963 | $182,276 | $574,653 | $566,000 | 11 | $566,000 | $181,997 | $619,270 |
| 2021 | $3,236,972 | $259,521 | $285,729 | $280,480 | 8 | $280,480 | $254,268 | $649,300 |
| 2020 | $3,155,823 | $185,878 | $359,332 | $353,750 | 12 | — | $138,190 | $206,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rapaport Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital, a cancer center’s foundation, a school, museums, forest conservation, suicide prevention, and native-plant education.
Among its grantees, Solebury School describes its mission as creating an environment of educational excellence to prepare students for success in college and beyond. The American Folk Art Museum describes itself as a museum of folk and self-taught artists. Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says it supports research, treatment, and prevention programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as psychosocial needs of patients and families affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $590,150 through 9 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Mt Sinai Hospital for its general fund and special grants; $88,500 to Solebury School to enhance student experiences; $70,000 to Friends of the Mead Museum for its general fund; and $56,650 to the American Folk Art Museum for its trustee fund and archivist.
Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation for its myelodysplastic donation fund, $50,000 to American Forest for forest conservation, and $25,000 each to American Red Cross, North Shore Child & Family, and Bowman’s Hill Wildlife.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elisa Rapaport is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust is led by Elisa Rapaport, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisa Rapaport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rapaport Family Charitable Trust
How much does Rapaport Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust gave $590K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $590K across 12 grants.
What is Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $65,572, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rapaport Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Hope, PA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Rapaport Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Sinai Hospital ($200,000), Solebury School ($88,500) and Friends of the Mead Museum ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rapaport Family Charitable Trust?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rapaport Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital, a cancer center’s foundation, a school, museums, forest conservation, suicide prevention, and native-plant education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rapaport Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rapaport Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7029273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rapaport Family Charitable Trust 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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