Private foundation · EIN 05-6006254 · Providence, Rhode Island

Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $105K total, median $10K. 13% of grants stayed in Rhode Island. Stated restrictions: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Determination of contributions is made at the discretion of the foundation manager.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
8
$105K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in RI
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

Restrictions: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Determination of contributions is made at the discretion of the foundation manager.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MDGeneral charitable$40K
Combined Jewish PhilantrophiesBoston, MAGeneral charitable$10K
Jewish Federation FoundationProvidence, RIGeneral charitable$10K
ADLNew York, NYGeneral charitable$10K
Actblue NaralSomerville, MAGeneral charitable$10K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral charitable$10K
Sidwell Friends SchoolWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
Camp YavnehNorthwood, NHGeneral charitable$5,000

By state: Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Rhode Island 1 · New York 1 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Providence, Rhode Island, administered in care of Rieka Rapaporte, tax-exempt since 1948. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $105K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Samuel Rapaporte Jr Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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