Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation is a private, family foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Established in 1951, it supports charitable organizations in the United States, with a preference for education and the state of Oklahoma.
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation gave $2.0M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Oklahoma. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,971,000
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,936
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $33,485,348
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (80% 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 Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
- How to Apply
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Charitable organizations must submit a Letter of Inquiry using the form available on the foundation’s website. The foundation’s filing states that a 501(c)(3) letter is required and that grants must have an educational, scientific, religious, or literacy purpose. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. According to the grant program information, organizations whose inquiries are approved are invited to submit a full application.
- Review Cycle
- Submit a Letter of Inquiry from April 1 through May 31 by 5:00 p.m. CST. Invited full applications are due by August 31 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
- Deadline
- Submit a Letter of Inquiry from April 1 through May 31 by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
Mailing address: 5400 N Grand Blvd Ste 545, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Phone: (405) 525-8331
Website: https://www.rappok.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
Who Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($202K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
260 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 260 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across the United States, with a stated preference for Oklahoma. In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 12% to Texas, and 8% to California. Its larger 2024 grants also included recipients in Oklahoma and Texas, as well as a California-based orchestra.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 47 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $1.7M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Oklahoma City, OK | Construction of Women's Day Shelter | $201,500 |
| Oklahoma University Norman, OK | Endowment for microbiology | $200,000 |
| Heritage Hall School Oklahoma City, OK | Endowments & New Construction | $126,700 |
| Myriad Gardens Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Capital campaign | $126,500 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio Oklahoma City, OK | Renovations and equipment upgrades to the Reynolds Center | $105,000 |
| Cistercian Prep School Irving, TX | Theatre construction | $105,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra San Diego, CA | Purchase image projection equipment for Rady Shell | $104,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Cox School of Business Renovation and Expansion | $101,000 |
| Piedmont Early Childhood Center Yukon, OK | Playground Facility | $100,000 |
| Okla City Univ Oklahoma City, OK | Kirkpatrick Theater Renov | $75,000 |
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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 | $33,485,348 | $3,742,487 | $2,520,429 | $1,971,000 | 47 | $2,199,882 | $3,321,940 | $2,187,079 |
| 2023 | $32,395,381 | $2,514,698 | $2,617,495 | $1,892,580 | 56 | $2,135,687 | $2,099,753 | $2,208,528 |
| 2022 | $32,331,755 | $5,286,805 | $2,576,643 | $1,797,575 | 62 | $2,030,502 | $4,807,998 | $2,150,828 |
| 2021 | $29,631,862 | $3,957,477 | $2,311,588 | $1,704,500 | 56 | $1,914,367 | $3,610,404 | $2,102,592 |
| 2020 | $27,975,654 | $2,050,428 | $2,233,602 | $1,698,076 | 39 | — | $1,704,346 | $1,825,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 focus areas include education, construction, health and wellness, religion, literacy, and arts and culture. Its education interests include pre-K through higher education, endowments, scholarships, and vocational technical programs. Construction support can include equipment for renovations and new buildings; health and wellness support includes scientific research, health care, and quality-of-life projects.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. For example, Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching. Myriad Gardens Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in Oklahoma City through a botanical garden, urban park, and horticultural, cultural, recreational, and educational programs. Moonlight Cultural Foundation describes its work as building community through arts experiences and youth theatre education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $1,971,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $201,500, with a median of $20,000. Larger awards included $201,500 to Catholic Charities for construction of a women’s day shelter; $200,000 to Oklahoma University for a microbiology endowment; $126,700 to Heritage Hall School for endowments and new construction; and $126,500 to Myriad Gardens Foundation for a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: James H Milligan, Lois D Milligan, Jilene K Boghetich, Michael J Milligan, Merry L Knowles, Tony Boghetich, Patricia F Milligan, Patricia A Daniel, Trevor Daniel, and Margie S John.
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's 2024 filing lists 15 officers; 14 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Boghetich Rutledge
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Cory N Knowles
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
James H Milligan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
$17K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jilene K Boghetich
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Lois D Milligan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Margie S John
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Merry L Knowles
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Michael J Milligan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Patricia A Daniel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Patricia F Milligan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Richard J John
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Tony Boghetich
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Trevor Daniel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Elizabeth Watts
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Travis Boghetich
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Attm IV Detail (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Lois D Milligan (Trustee). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
How much does Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation give each year?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation gave $2.0M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 56 grants.
What is Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,936, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation that year got $33K on average.
Where does Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation give grants?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (31 grants), Edmond, OK (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities ($201,500), Oklahoma University ($200,000) and Heritage Hall School ($126,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation reported $33.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated focus areas include education, construction, health and wellness, religion, literacy, and arts and culture. Its education interests include pre-K through higher education, endowments, scholarships, and vocational technical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation?
Charitable organizations must submit a Letter of Inquiry using the form available on the foundation’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's EIN?
Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0616840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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