Private foundation · EIN 86-6338329 · Beachwood, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $425K total, median $15K. 38% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$425K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in OH
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Israeli-American CouncilBeverly Hills, CATo assist 501(c)(3) organization$100K
Hawken SchoolGates Mills, OHTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$80K
Chabad Jewish Center of SolonSolon, OHTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$50K
The Federalist SocietyWashington, DCTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$50K
Yale Law SchoolNew Haven, CTTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$50K
Capital Research CenterWashington, DCTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$15K
George Mason University FoundationFairfax, VATo assist 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Jewish News ServiceSalem, MATo assist 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Playhouse Square FoundationCleveland, OHTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Museum of the BibleWashington, DCTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$10K
Solon Community LivingSolon, OHTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$10K
The Louis D Brandeis Center IncWashington, DCTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$10K
Friendship Circle of ClevelandPepper Pike, OHTo assist 501(c)(3) organization$5,000

By state: Ohio 5 · California 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Beachwood, Ohio, administered in care of Richard C Klein, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $425K across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic Tr give?

Ohio (5 grants), California (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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