Rapoport Family Foundation
The Rapoport Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Waco, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that it distributes funds to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) to further education and research.
Rapoport Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rapoport Family Foundation gave $576K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state California. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $576,209
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,162
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,179,165
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (15 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (25% 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 Rapoport Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
Applications are by invitation, so the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing states that applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and that no other restrictions apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Ron Rapoport
Mailing address: 5400 Bosque Blvd Suite 302, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 741-0510
Email: grants@rapoportfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rapoport Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accelerate Change ($100K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 96 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest listed shares were California (25%), the District of Columbia (24%), Texas (10%), North Carolina (5%), and Arizona (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rapoport Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 26 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $397K (2021) to $642K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Election Research & Innovation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| University of California Davis Davis, CA | Grant - Summer Research Collaborative | $30,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Doctoral Dissertation Survey Research Grant | $29,595 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Colby College - Goldfarb Center Waterville, ME | Sandy Maisel Internship Program | $25,000 |
| Lexington Observer Inc Lexington, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| National Democratic Institute for International Affairs Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund Columbus, OH | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Shalom Austin Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $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 | $12,179,165 | $1,230,124 | $724,723 | $576,209 | 26 | $648,020 | $1,165,721 | $713,285 |
| 2023 | $11,673,764 | $643,136 | $729,871 | $642,458 | 29 | $670,520 | $571,973 | $657,114 |
| 2022 | $11,781,977 | $165,118 | $697,521 | $555,077 | 21 | $610,444 | $216,297 | $690,863 |
| 2021 | $12,349,066 | $1,407,230 | $481,201 | $397,000 | 13 | $406,875 | $855,181 | $721,018 |
| 2020 | $11,020,170 | $628,343 | $497,743 | $425,000 | 7 | — | $177,512 | $603,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rapoport Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $713K 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 states that its charitable distributions are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) to further their purposes of education and research.
Its 2024 grants included general operating support and research-related awards, as well as support for internship and summer collaborative programs. Recipient organizations describe varied missions: the Lexington Observer says it promotes understanding and participation through local community journalism; the National Democratic Institute says it works toward public participation in governance and accountable leadership; and Shalom Austin describes itself as a hub of Jewish life in Central Texas. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $576,209. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest grant was $100,000 to Accelerate Change for general operating support. Other notable grants included $50,000 to the Center for Election Research & Innovation for general operating support; $30,000 to the University of California, Davis, for a summer research collaborative grant; and $29,595 to Duke University for a doctoral dissertation survey research grant. The foundation also awarded $25,000 each to Arizona Coalition for Change, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund, Shalom Austin, and Texas Democracy Foundation, among others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Ronald Rapoport as chairman of the board, Patricia Rapoport as secretary/treasurer, and Emily Rapoport and Abby Rapoport-Baker as trustees.
Rapoport Family Foundation is led by Ronald Rapoport, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Rapoport
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Rapoport-Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rapoport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Rapoport
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Rapoport Family Foundation
How much does Rapoport Family Foundation give each year?
Rapoport Family Foundation gave $576K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $642K across 29 grants.
What is Rapoport Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rapoport Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,162, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rapoport Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Rapoport Family Foundation give grants?
Rapoport Family Foundation's top state is California, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Rapoport Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Rapoport Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Doctoral Dissertation Survey Research Grant" (9 grants).
Who are Rapoport Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rapoport Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Accelerate Change ($100,000), Center for Election Research & Innovation ($50,000) and University of California Davis ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rapoport Family Foundation?
Rapoport Family Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $713K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rapoport Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable distributions are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501(c)(3) to further their purposes of education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rapoport Family Foundation?
Applications are by invitation, so the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rapoport Family Foundation's EIN?
Rapoport Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2872414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rapoport Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Rapoport Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rapoport-family-foundation-morg_bcf4058b7e244d03a027a1a265873df9
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