Rapj Foundation
Rapj Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 6 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $17K.
Rapj Foundation at a glance
In short: Rapj Foundation gave $271K across 6 grants in 2019 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $271,236
- Grants made (2019)
- 6
- Average grant
- $45,206
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $1,179
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
Who Rapj Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($269K). Together the top 6 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 6 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Public charity dedicated to providing philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions, enabling them to realize their philanthropic aspirations. | $269,396 |
| The Brady Center Louisville, KY | Community Treatment Center | $1,000 |
| American Brain Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Promotes and invests in research across the whole spectrum of brain disease. | $500 |
| Special Olympics New Jersey Lawrenceville, NJ | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities | $200 |
| Career Gear New York, NY | Helping empower men of all ages, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds without judgement; to find success regardless of the obstacles that have held them back in their past. | $100 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola New York, NY | CHURCH | $40 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,179 | $22,276 | $279,939 | $271,236 | 6 | $17,341 | $11,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rapj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rapj Foundation's 2019 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Gopa G. Dobson
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James L. Dobson
Trustee
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Rapj Foundation
How much does Rapj Foundation give each year?
Rapj Foundation gave $271K across 6 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rapj Foundation's typical grant size?
Rapj Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $350, and its average grant was $45,206, across 6 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rapj Foundation give grants?
Rapj Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Rapj Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Rapj Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rapj Foundation's largest grantees?
Rapj Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($269,396), The Brady Center ($1,000) and American Brain Foundation ($500), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Rapj Foundation?
Rapj Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
How much is Rapj Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Rapj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Rapj Foundation's EIN?
Rapj Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0902276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 16, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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