Theodore a Rapp Foundation
The Theodore A Rapp Foundation is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2026 filing reports 20 grants totaling $1,003,500 to organizations including schools, community arts groups, medical and disease-research organizations, and other nonprofits.
Theodore a Rapp Foundation at a glance
In short: Theodore a Rapp Foundation gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2026 (avg $50K), top state New York. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,003,500
- +107.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $50,175
- +45.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,782,925
- -3.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Theodore a Rapp Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must verify that they are qualified charitable organizations. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian E Skinner
Mailing address: C/O Whparr 320 Post Rd Ste 102, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 655-8261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore a Rapp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Darrow School ($250K). Together the top 10 received $890K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 73 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (46%), Connecticut (29%), Maryland (10%), Minnesota (5%), and Washington, DC (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore a Rapp Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 161% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 352% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2024) to $1.0M (2026). In 2026 it made 20 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darrow School New Lebanon, NY | Support of Organization | $250,000 |
| Town Players of New Canaan New Canaan, CT | Support of Organization | $125,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Support of Organization | $100,000 |
| The Weller Foundation Danbury, CT | Support of Organization | $100,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer New York, NY | Support of Organization | $85,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Support of Organization | $55,000 |
| ALS Association St. Paul, MN | Support of Organization | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | Support of Organization | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Support of Organization | $50,000 |
| Lam Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,782,925 | $982,109 | $1,111,504 | $1,003,500 | 20 | $1,007,361 | $941,299 | $286,436 |
| 2025 | $3,909,572 | $1,277,814 | $521,087 | $483,350 | 14 | $488,261 | $1,264,250 | $271,200 |
| 2024 | $3,151,657 | $862,975 | $380,068 | $359,125 | 12 | $364,769 | $850,478 | $249,978 |
| 2023 | $2,671,294 | $325,765 | $410,820 | $384,825 | 13 | $392,175 | $313,818 | $247,162 |
| 2022 | $2,756,640 | $439,972 | $478,513 | $452,300 | 14 | $461,326 | $427,191 | $293,649 |
| 2021 | $2,801,887 | $383,003 | $416,705 | $390,000 | 13 | — | $371,653 | $268,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore a Rapp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $286K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. Darrow School describes its mission as serving students with diverse backgrounds and abilities and building their confidence for college and life. Town Players of New Canaan says it advances theater arts in Fairfield County through theatrical productions and drama and theater education. Fractured Atlas says it works to make the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Other 2026 recipients include medical and research organizations. For example, the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation says it funds innovative research intended to bring faster cures to patients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,003,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $250,000 to Darrow School, $125,000 to Town Players of New Canaan, $100,000 each to Weill Cornell Medicine and The Weller Foundation, and $85,000 to the Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer. Other notable grants included $55,000 to the Michael J Fox Foundation and $50,000 each to the ALS Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the American Cancer Society. Additional grants included $25,000 to the Lam Foundation, $25,000 to the Richard Packer Memorial Soccer Scholarship Foundation, and $15,000 to Fractured Atlas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Brian E Skinner and Alexandra Adame as trustees.
Theodore a Rapp Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alexandra Adame-Pmt For Several Yrs
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$20K (2026)
Brian E. Skinner-Pmt For Several Yrs
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$20K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexandra Adame (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Brian E. Skinner (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $20K, to Brian E Skinner-PMT for Several YRS (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theodore a Rapp Foundation
How much does Theodore a Rapp Foundation give each year?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $483K across 14 grants.
What is Theodore a Rapp Foundation's typical grant size?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,175, across 20 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore a Rapp Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does Theodore a Rapp Foundation give grants?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (29%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), New Canaan, CT (3 grants), Norwalk, CT (3 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (2 grants).
Does Theodore a Rapp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Theodore a Rapp Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization" (20 grants).
Who are Theodore a Rapp Foundation's largest grantees?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Darrow School ($250,000), Town Players of New Canaan ($125,000) and Weill Cornell Medicine ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore a Rapp Foundation?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Theodore a Rapp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. Darrow School describes its mission as serving students with diverse backgrounds and abilities and building their confidence for college and life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore a Rapp Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theodore a Rapp Foundation's EIN?
Theodore a Rapp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1013781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Theodore a Rapp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/theodore-a-rapp-foundation-morg_1b8cbfd8ee0f4a4d8e5011eb9ccaa8af
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