Tapper Charitable Foundation
The Tapper Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. In filing year 2025, it gave $1,809,559 in grants to 49 organizations, with listed grants supporting arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and other nonprofits.
Tapper Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Tapper Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,809,559
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,930
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,443,878
- -5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (7 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tapper Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 509 Falmouth Road, Mashpee, MA 02649
Phone: (508) 477-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tapper Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amt Theater ($794K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
281 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 281 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 20% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining shares went to Ohio (3%), Connecticut (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tapper Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 49 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $535K (2021) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amt Theater New York, NY | General Operations | $793,580 |
| City Lore Inc New York, NY | General Operations | $367,500 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Worcester, MA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Tamarack Camps Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Hartford Promise Hartford, CT | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action Boston, MA | General Operations | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,443,878 | $897,982 | $1,983,297 | $1,809,559 | 49 | $1,809,559 | $757,541 | $908,167 |
| 2024 | $18,529,824 | $2,367,802 | $1,753,650 | $1,591,264 | 50 | $1,591,264 | $2,223,085 | $852,320 |
| 2023 | $17,915,647 | $607,953 | $1,401,414 | $1,262,920 | 52 | $1,262,920 | $717,809 | $865,340 |
| 2022 | $18,709,108 | $867,784 | $1,048,011 | $945,507 | 74 | $945,507 | $704,905 | $1,055,961 |
| 2021 | $19,182,509 | $5,578,074 | $618,840 | $535,050 | 56 | — | $103,831 | $889,896 |
| 2020 | $14,239,677 | $1,555,324 | $968,940 | $649,360 | 52 | — | $1,379,891 | $635,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tapper Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $908K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations: AMT Theater’s stated mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire through the arts, while City Lore says it works to foster living cultural heritage through education and public programs. Other grantees include universities and organizations whose stated missions include providing social and community services, supporting students’ college success, and addressing hunger.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $1,809,559. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $793,580, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $793,580 to AMT Theater and $367,500 to City Lore, both for general operations. Other notable grants were $100,000 each to Birthright Israel, Boston University, and Brandeis University; $50,000 each to Northeastern University and Yeshiva Achei Tmimim; and $20,000 to Tamarack Camps. Hartford Promise and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest each received $15,000, as did Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action. The Deborah Project received $12,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Albert Tapper as trustee and Lynne Tapper, Eve Tapper, Jill Tapper, and Jay Tapper as advisory trustees.
Tapper Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert Tapper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Tapper
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Tapper
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Tapper
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Tapper
Advisory Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tapper Charitable Foundation
How much does Tapper Charitable Foundation give each year?
Tapper Charitable Foundation gave $1.8M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 50 grants.
What is Tapper Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Tapper Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $36,930, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tapper Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Tapper Charitable Foundation give grants?
Tapper Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (8 grants), Hartford, CT (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Worcester, MA (5 grants).
Does Tapper Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tapper Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tapper Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Tapper Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Amt Theater ($793,580), City Lore Inc ($367,500) and Birthright Israel ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tapper Charitable Foundation?
Tapper Charitable Foundation reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $908K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tapper Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tapper Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tapper Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Tapper Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2700063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Tapper Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tapper Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tapper-charitable-foundation-morg_d290bc6d67cb4446af39af54b63e057b
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