The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust
To provide charitable grants to qualified organizations in the greater shenandoah area for projects that promote the well being of shenandoah and the vincinity
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust gave $197K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,949
- +461.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,825
- +274.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $5,751,490
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Shenandoah ($105K). Together the top 6 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $197K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Shenandoah Shenandoah, IA | Parks/Cemetery | $104,500 |
| Our House Child Development Center Shenandoah, IA | — | $51,949 |
| Veteran's Memorial Museum Shenandoah, IA | — | $12,500 |
| Shenandoah Medical Center Shenandoah, IA | — | $10,000 |
| Vision Shenandoah Shenandoah, IA | — | $10,000 |
| Greater Shenandoah Foundation Shenandoah, IA | May Mentoring | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,751,490 | $243,989 | $238,105 | $196,949 | 6 | $243,989 |
| 2024 | $5,745,606 | $233,659 | $81,394 | $35,100 | 4 | $233,659 |
| 2023 | $5,604,141 | $191,631 | $144,572 | $112,300 | 6 | $191,631 |
| 2022 | $5,569,132 | $438,790 | $125,641 | $86,850 | 6 | $438,790 |
About The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Shenandoah, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust is led by Gary Gee, President on every filing since 2022; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Gee
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Duane Rexroth
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2024) → $600 (2025)
Erwin Aust
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2023) → $600 (2025)
Susan Blane
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2023) → $600 (2025)
David Lashier
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
$600 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Sue Hanna
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2023) → $600 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $600, to Sue Hanna (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust
How much does The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust give each year?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust gave $197K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $32,825, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust give grants?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shenandoah, IA (6 grants).
Who are The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include City of Shenandoah ($104,500), Our House Child Development Center ($51,949) and Veteran's Memorial Museum ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What is The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Cy Rapp and Carolyn Rapp Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3679577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
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