The Esther and Hyman Rapport
The Esther and Hyman Rapport is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and several other states, including organizations working in education, arts, Jewish community and civil-rights matters, and supportive housing.
The Esther and Hyman Rapport at a glance
In short: The Esther and Hyman Rapport gave $425K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), top state Ohio. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,692
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,325,813
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% 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 The Esther and Hyman Rapport
- 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: 27500 Cedar Road 808, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 896-0568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Esther and Hyman Rapport funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Israeli-American Council ($100K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 98 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio recipients accounted for 38% of grant dollars, California for 24%, Washington, DC, for 20%, Connecticut for 12%, and Virginia for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Esther and Hyman Rapport open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $378K (2020) to $485K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli-American Council Beverly Hills, CA | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $100,000 |
| Hawken School Gates Mills, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $80,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Solon Solon, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $50,000 |
| The Federalist Society Washington, DC | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $50,000 |
| Yale Law School New Haven, CT | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $50,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Fairfax, VA | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish News Service Salem, MA | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Washington, DC | To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,325,813 | $892,722 | $458,416 | $425,000 | 13 | $425,000 | $883,973 | $492,844 |
| 2024 | $5,891,507 | $1,040,629 | $496,327 | $485,000 | 20 | $485,000 | $1,032,878 | $484,760 |
| 2023 | $5,347,205 | $273,197 | $515,696 | $452,500 | 20 | $463,666 | $221,167 | $446,547 |
| 2022 | $5,589,704 | $169,663 | $532,577 | $466,500 | 24 | $478,298 | $115,391 | $457,338 |
| 2021 | $5,952,618 | $155,661 | $480,040 | $408,000 | 21 | $419,470 | $102,006 | $472,912 |
| 2020 | $6,276,997 | $451,632 | $443,859 | $378,000 | 19 | — | $400,643 | $418,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Esther and Hyman Rapport reported a distributable amount of $493K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Israeli-American Council says its mission is to build an engaged Israeli-American community and strengthen Jewish and Israeli identity and ties between the United States and Israel. Hawken School says it prepares students to navigate a complex world with confidence, analytical skills, creativity, empathy, and integrity.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in the performing arts and arts education (Playhouse Square Foundation); research on organizations and people influencing public policy (Capital Research Center); supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities (Solon Community Living); and advancing Jewish civil and human rights and justice for all (The Louis D. Brandeis Center). Friendship Circle of Cleveland says it provides social and recreational experiences for children with special needs, support for their parents, and opportunities for high school teens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest reported awards included $100,000 to the Israeli-American Council, $80,000 to Hawken School, and $50,000 each to Chabad Jewish Center of Solon, the Federalist Society, and Yale Law School. Other reported grants included $15,000 each to Capital Research Center, George Mason University Foundation, Jewish News Service, and Playhouse Square Foundation; $10,000 each to the Museum of the Bible, Solon Community Living, and The Louis D. Brandeis Center; and $5,000 to Friendship Circle of Cleveland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis A. Linden, Roger D. Klein, and Marlene Klein as trustees.
The Esther and Hyman Rapport's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis A. Linden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$27K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Marlene Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger D. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard C. Klein (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $28K, to Richard C Klein (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Esther and Hyman Rapport
How much does The Esther and Hyman Rapport give each year?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport gave $425K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $485K across 20 grants.
What is The Esther and Hyman Rapport's typical grant size?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,692, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Esther and Hyman Rapport that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Esther and Hyman Rapport give grants?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Solon, OH (2 grants).
Does The Esther and Hyman Rapport give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Esther and Hyman Rapport's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist 501(C)(3) Organization" (13 grants).
Who are The Esther and Hyman Rapport's largest grantees?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport's largest 2025 grantees include Israeli-American Council ($100,000), Hawken School ($80,000) and Chabad Jewish Center of Solon ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Esther and Hyman Rapport?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $425K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493K (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 The Esther and Hyman Rapport fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Esther and Hyman Rapport?
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 The Esther and Hyman Rapport's EIN?
The Esther and Hyman Rapport's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6338329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Esther and Hyman Rapport 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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