Rapp Family Foundation Inc
Rapp Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Hamilton, Montana, established in 1990 by Howard and Peg Rapp to help nonprofit organizations in the Bitterroot Valley. It supports charitable, educational, scientific, and non-sectarian religious purposes within Ravalli County.
Rapp Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rapp Family Foundation Inc gave $529K across 96 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Montana. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $528,520
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 96
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,505
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,437
- Total assets
- $8,031,403
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (21 of 96, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% 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 Rapp Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an application form. Applicants are encouraged to include evidence of in-kind contributions, such as volunteer hours and non-monetary contributions, and matching funds in the project budget. The 2024 filing says applications are limited to tax-exempt entities and awards are limited to Ravalli County; the website also lists public schools and government entities as eligible to apply.
- Review Cycle
- The second Friday in March, June, and September.
- Deadline
- The second Friday in March, June, and September.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Thomas-Rupert
Mailing address: PO Box 2082, Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 544-0302
Website: https://rappfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rapp Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Darby Public Schools ($48K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
439 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 439 grants of 439 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation limits awards to Ravalli County. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 96 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rapp Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 96 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $395K (2020) to $529K (2024). In 2024 it made 96 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Public Schools Darby, MT | Library Books, Equipment and General Support | $47,584 |
| HAMILTON School District Hamilton, MT | Various Programs and Support | $35,799 |
| City of Hamilton Hamilton, MT | Fireworks, Bike Racks and Parklet | $32,500 |
| Teller Wildlife Refuge Inc Corvallis, MT | Youth Conservation Expo and Archery Trailer | $25,000 |
| Bitterroot Land Trust Hamilton, MT | General Support | $24,900 |
| Stevensville Public Schools Stevensville, MT | Library & General Support | $21,095 |
| Corvallis Baseball Softball Assoc Corvallis, MT | Field Expansion & Maintenance | $20,000 |
| Bitterroot Humane Society Hamilton, MT | Vet Supplies and Support | $19,393 |
| Bear Hamilton, MT | Scholarships and High Ropes Course | $15,500 |
| Loads of Dignity Hamilton, MT | General Support | $11,500 |
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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 | $8,031,403 | $755,486 | $649,791 | $528,520 | 96 | $528,520 | $633,475 | $478,302 |
| 2023 | $7,945,708 | $654,693 | $591,923 | $483,531 | 85 | $483,531 | $546,071 | $430,202 |
| 2022 | $7,886,864 | $405,330 | $633,795 | $500,277 | 94 | $500,277 | $269,948 | $444,676 |
| 2021 | $8,129,911 | $1,304,894 | $655,589 | $515,374 | 83 | $515,374 | $1,159,776 | $485,207 |
| 2020 | $7,480,606 | $350,927 | $523,131 | $395,361 | 81 | — | $221,439 | $423,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rapp Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $478K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to use its funds for non-sectarian religious activities and charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within Ravalli County.
Eligible applicants include organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) letter; the foundation’s application information also identifies churches, public schools, and government entities as eligible. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, a municipal government, conservation organizations, and community organizations. For example, Teller Wildlife Refuge describes its work as inspiring and educating people about conservation, while Bitter Root Land Trust says it works with landowners and community groups to conserve water, wildlife, and working farms and ranches in the Bitterroot Valley. MAPS Media Institute describes its mission as preparing Montana’s next generation through professional media arts instruction, community engagement, and mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 96 grants totaling $528,520. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $47,584, with a median of $3,436. Notable awards included $47,584 to Darby Public Schools for library books, equipment, and general support; $35,799 to Hamilton School District for various programs and support; $32,500 to the City of Hamilton for fireworks, bike racks, and a parklet; and $25,000 to Teller Wildlife Refuge for a youth conservation expo and archery trailer. Bitter Root Land Trust received $24,900 for general support, and MAPS Media Institute received $6,500.
The foundation offers regular quarterly grants, with applications accepted in the first three quarters, and community grant opportunities accepted in the third quarter. Community grant types include a Community Focus Multi-Organizational Grant, which requires participation by at least four nonprofit organizations, and a Community Impact Grant. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Thomas G. Brader, President; John H. Ormiston, Vice President/Treasurer; Larry Johnson, Secretary; and Diane Thomas-Rupert, Jody Parsons, Vicki Motley, and Jennifer Bush, Directors.
Rapp Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas G. Brader, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas G. Brader
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Thomas-Rupert
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bush
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Parsons
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Motley
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Ormiston
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donna Ralls (2020) — Director
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 Rapp Family Foundation Inc
How much does Rapp Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc gave $529K across 96 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $484K across 85 grants.
What is Rapp Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,437, and its average grant was $5,505, across 96 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rapp Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rapp Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hamilton, MT (52 grants), Stevensville, MT (22 grants), Corvallis, MT (8 grants) and Darby, MT (5 grants).
Does Rapp Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Rapp Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 96) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support" (14 grants).
Who are Rapp Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Darby Public Schools ($47,584), HAMILTON School District ($35,799) and City of Hamilton ($32,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rapp Family Foundation Inc?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $529K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rapp Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to use its funds for non-sectarian religious activities and charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within Ravalli County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rapp Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rapp Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rapp Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3756870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rapp Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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