Private foundation · EIN 74-2479712 · Waco, Texas

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (There are 2 cycles per year as indicated on the website.) and its median grant is $26K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $26K. 78% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization. No other restrictions apply.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$2.0M
Median grant
$26K
Stays in TX
78%
of grants
Deadline
See below
There are 2 cycles per year as indicated
Assets
$65M

How to apply

Written application with irs determination letter submitted via online grant portal. Contact: Mark Hobbs, 5400 Bosque Blvd Suite 302, Waco, Tx, 2547410510 Deadlines: There are 2 cycles per year as indicated on the website. Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization. No other restrictions apply.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXCola rapoport service scholarship$337K
Jerusalem FoundationNew York, NYSupport for projects in israel$168K
Jewish Federations of North AmericaNew York, NYSupport for projects in israel$168K
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXSupport for commercial kitchen in waco facility$100K
Civic NationWashington, DCSupport for electoral engagement reserach project$100K
LA Vega Pirates Education FoundationWaco, TXSupport for teacher preparation program$60K
Waco Family MedicineWaco, TXSupport for wisd on-campus behavioral health initiative$55K
Planned Parenthood of Greater TexasDallas, TXSupport for health equity fund - waco clinic$51K
Cafe Momentum NationalDallas, TXCapital support of dallas flagship campus$50K
Lone Star Justice AllianceAustin, TXSupport for justsentencing project$50K
Lone Star Justice AllianceAustin, TXSupport for strategic litigation for youth & young adults$50K
Texas AppleseedAustin, TXGeneral operating support$50K
Texas Association of Community Health CentersAustin, TXSupport for medical assistant apprenticeship pilot$50K
Caritas of WacoWaco, TXSupport for technology upgrades$48K
Civiclex IncorporatedLexington, KYSupport for civichealth toolkit$46K
Pastors for Texas ChildrenFort Worth, TXGeneral operating support$40K
Waco FoundationWaco, TXSupport of mac program$40K
Alliance for JusticeWashington, DCSupport for bolder advocacy program$30K
Grassroots Community DevelopmentWaco, TXSupport for homeownership initiative$30K
Texas Freedom Network FundAustin, TXGeneral operating support$30K
Meals on WheelsWaco, TXSupport for technology upgrades$26K
Creative WacoWaco, TXSupport for artprenticeship program$25K
Democracy ForwardWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25K
Every TexanAustin, TXGeneral operating support$25K
Greater Waco Legal ServicesWaco, TXGeneral operating expenses$25K
LA PuertaWaco, TXGeneral operating support$25K
Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NYSupport for students learn, students vote$25K
Philanthropy SouthwestDallas, TXGeneral operating support$25K
Providence CollegeRhode Island, RISupport for providence college's philanthropy course.$25K
Texas Library AssociationAustin, TXGeneral operating support$25K
The Cove Heart of TexasWaco, TXGeneral operating support$25K
VoteridersSanta Monica, CASupport for voter id & education assistance in texas$25K
Waco FoundationWaco, TXSupport for philanthropy advocates$25K
Waco Habitat for HumanityWaco, TXSupport for critical home repair program$25K
Workers Defense ProjectAustin, TXGeneral operating support$25K
Waco Symphony AssociationWaco, TXSupport healing harmony outreach program$22K
Caritas of WacoWaco, TXSupport for emergency rental & mortgage assistance$20K
Meals on WheelsWaco, TXSupport for emergency food distribution$20K
Shepherd's HeartWaco, TXSupport for emergency food distribution$10K
Special Olympics of TxSan Antonio, TXGeneral operating support$10K
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXSupport for waco ramp project$10K

By state: Texas 32 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 3 · Kentucky 1 · Rhode Island 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waco, Texas, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application with irs determination letter submitted via online grant portal. Deadlines: There are 2 cycles per year as indicated on the website..

How much does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 41 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation give?

Texas (32 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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