Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation
The Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations; its 2024 grants were listed as being for general charitable purposes.
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation gave $105K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,125
- +95.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,775,636
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% 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 Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Contributions are determined at the discretion of the foundation manager.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9567, Providence, RI 02940
Phone: (401) 331-6851
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins Hospital ($40K). Together the top 8 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (38%), Massachusetts (19%), Rhode Island (10%), New York (10%), and Utah (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $105K (2024) to $183K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philantrophies Boston, MA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation Foundation Providence, RI | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Actblue Naral Somerville, MA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School Washington, DC | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Camp Yavneh Northwood, NH | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,775,636 | $50,933 | $116,539 | $105,000 | 8 | $105,050 | $162,189 | $149,833 |
| 2023 | $2,903,679 | $140,174 | $156,449 | $147,500 | 22 | $147,550 | $186,706 | $138,681 |
| 2022 | $2,870,216 | $191,501 | $189,732 | $176,500 | 24 | $176,550 | $182,119 | $147,149 |
| 2021 | $2,892,150 | $175,327 | $181,057 | $172,500 | 24 | — | $200,347 | $163,168 |
| 2020 | $2,958,116 | $192,872 | $195,548 | $182,500 | 27 | — | $192,471 | $138,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 recipients included organizations working in different areas. Best Friends Animal Society describes its mission as working toward a time when there are no more homeless pets through exemplary animal care and community programs and partnerships. Camp Yavneh describes its mission as providing a Jewish-values-based camp experience and Jewish learning for children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $105,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $40,000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Other grants included $10,000 each to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Jewish Federation Foundation, ADL, ActBlue NARAL, Best Friends Animal Society, and Sidwell Friends School, and $5,000 to Camp Yavneh.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Trustman Senger and Jay Rosenstein as trustees.
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Rosenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trustman Senger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation
How much does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation give each year?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation gave $105K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 22 grants.
What is Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation give grants?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Rhode Island (10%).
Does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins Hospital ($40,000), Combined Jewish Philantrophies ($10,000) and Jewish Federation Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The 2024 recipients included organizations working in different areas. Best Friends Animal Society describes its mission as working toward a time when there are no more homeless pets through exemplary animal care and community programs and partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation?
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 Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6006254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Samuel Rapaporte Jr 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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