Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • The Trustees consider applications based on the merits of the proposal, alignment with the Foundation's funding priorities & financial position.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The Foundation does not award grants to:individualspolitical activitiesprojects that do not meet the Foundation's funding priorities

Overview

The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, established in 1951 in Oklahoma, aims to support charitable organizations across the U.S., with a focus on education and local initiatives. Grants are awarded to qualified 501(C)(3) organizations, prioritizing projects that align with the foundation's mission in areas such as education, health, arts, and literacy. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before applying for funding, ensuring alignment with the foundation's priorities.

NOTE: Before submitting a full grant application, new and returning organizations must submit a Letter of Inquiry between April 1 and May 31 by 5:00 p.m. CST. Approved applicants will then be invited to submit a full application, which must be completed no later than August 31 by 5:00 p.m. CST.
Funding Areas
Education: Organizations & projects supporting educational endeavors from pre-K to 12 & higher education, including but not limited to, endowments, scholarship funds and vocational technical programs.Construction: Brick & mortar projects including equipment to support renovations & new construction.Health & Wellness: Institutions supporting health & wellness through scientific research, health care & quality of life projects.Religion: Organizations & projects supporting faith-based & humanitarian endeavors.Literacy: Organizations & projects supporting innovative programs & increased literacy outcomes.Arts & Culture: Institutions & projects supporting the arts aimed at enriching the quality of life for the community.

Eligibility

The Foundation accepts applications from qualified 501(C)(3) charitable organizations located & to be used in the United States, or any of its possessions, with a geographic preference for the state of Oklahoma.The Trustees consider applications based on the merits of the proposal, alignment with the Foundation's funding priorities & financial position.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants to:individualspolitical activitiesprojects that do not meet the Foundation's funding priorities

What Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
47
Total given
$1.97M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$500–$202K
  • By dollars: Oklahoma 80%, Texas 12%, California 8%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Edmond, OK; Dallas, TX.
  • 12% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Catholic Charities · Oklahoma City, OK

    Construction of women's day shelter

    $202K

  • Oklahoma University · Norman, OK

    Endowment for microbiology

    $200K

  • Heritage Hall School · Oklahoma City, OK

    Endowments & new construction

    $127K

  • Myriad Gardens Foundation · Oklahoma City, OK

    Capital campaign

    $127K

  • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio · Oklahoma City, OK

    Renovations and equipment upgrades to the Reynolds Center

    $105K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Foundation

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