Private foundation · Waco, TX

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

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Typical grant size
$25K – $41K – $65K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
106
Repeat grantees
41
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesTHERE ARE 2 CYCLES PER YEAR AS INDICATED ON THE WEBSITE.
ContactMARK HOBBS · 2547410510
MaterialsWRITTEN APPLICATION WITH IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SUBMITTED VIA ONLINE GRANT PORTAL.
RestrictionsMUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. NO OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Mr Mark Hobbs
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$249K
Mr William a Nesbitt
SEC., TREAS., TRUSTEE
$11K
Dr Ronald Rapoport
CHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE
$11K
Dr Joel Schwartz
TRUSTEE
$11K
Mrs Patricia Rapoport
TRUSTEE
$11K
Mrsrebecca a Rapoport-baker
TRUSTEE
$11K
Samuel Baker
TRUSTEE
$11K
Ambassador Lyndon Olson Jr
TRUSTEE
$10K
Dr Rick Battistoni
TRUSTEE
$9K
Dr James Chesney
TRUSTEE
$7K
Ms Emily Rapoport
TRUSTEE
$5K
Mr Mark Hobbs 11 - 1231
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$288K
Mr Tom Stanton 11 - 228
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$38K
Mr Tom Stanton
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$227K
Mr Mark Hobbs Resigned 101721
TRUSTEE
$10K
Drronald Rapoport
CHAIRMAN; TRUSTEE
$11K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
389
Total grants awarded
$28.0M
Total amount
$72K
Average grant
$504K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$2.6M
43 grants
2023
$1.9M
39 grants
2022
$2.3M
38 grants
2021
$2.0M
31 grants
2020
$2.0M
28 grants
2019
$2.4M
34 grants
2018
$2.4M
26 grants
2017
$2.5M
26 grants
2016
$2.4M
31 grants
2015
$2.4M
25 grants
2014
$2.6M
34 grants
2013
$2.5M
34 grants

Top recipients

University of Texas Austin
10 grants · TX
$3.9M
12 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$2.3M
Prosper Waco
6 grants · TX
$1.3M
Texas Observer
7 grants · TX
$890K
Ut Austin
2 grants · TX
$833K
United Jewish Communities
4 grants · NY
$808K
Planned Parenthood of Central Texas
3 grants · TX
$750K
4 grants · NY · ≈ likely match
$739K
Heart of Texas Mhmr
5 grants · TX
$655K
3 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$600K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University of Texas Austin
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: RAPOPORT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
TX · TY 2024
$504K
Texas Tribune
SUPPRT FOR THE WACO BRIDGE
TX · TY 2024
$250K
Jewish Federation of North America
SUPPORT FOR HAND IN HAND: CENTER FOR JEWISH-ARAB EDUCATION
NY · TY 2024
$214K
Jerusalem Foundation
SUPPORT FOR TEDDY KOLLECK PARK
NY · TY 2024
$214K
The Salvation Army
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CENTRALIZED HUB FACILITY
TX · TY 2024
$100K
Public Agenda
DEMOCRACY RESEARCH ACCELERATOR PROJECT
NY · TY 2024
$65K
LA Vega Education Foundation
SUPPORT FOR TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
TX · TY 2024
$60K
Waco Symphony Association
SUPPORT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
TX · TY 2024
$52K
Greater Waco YMCA
SUPPORT FOR GREATER WACO YMCA YOUTH SPORTS FIELD
TX · TY 2024
$50K
Texas Appleseed
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$50K
Lone Star Justice Alliance
SUPPORT FOR JUSTSENTENCING PROJECT
TX · TY 2024
$50K
Civic Nation
SUPPORT FOR ALL IN CAMPUS DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE PROJECT
DC · TY 2024
$50K
Voteriders
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Civic Influencers
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DE · TY 2024
$50K
The Civics Center
SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Fair Elections Center
SUPPORT FOR CAMPUS VOTE PROJECT
DC · TY 2024
$50K
Nonprofit Vote
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$50K
Neo Philanthropy
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS LEARN, STUDENTS VOTE
NY · TY 2024
$50K
Huston-tillotson University
SUPPORT FOR POLICY LAB OF THE JAMES L. FAMER HOUSE
TX · TY 2024
$40K
Waco Foundation
MAC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 3RD & 4TH YEAR STUDENTS
TX · TY 2024
$40K
The Shepherd's Heart
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL PANTRIES PROJECT
TX · TY 2024
$36K
Unbound Now
SUPPORT FOR THE REAGAN RESIDENTIAL HOME
TX · TY 2024
$33K
Texans for the Arts Foundation
SUPPORT FOR 2024 TEXAS ARTS ADVOCACY SUMMIT
TX · TY 2024
$30K
Children at Risk
SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS FAMILY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
TX · TY 2024
$30K
Philanthropy Southwest
SUPPORT FOR CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATIVE
TX · TY 2024
$25K
Rise
SUPPORT FOR PROJECT 60
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative
SUPPORT FOR THE MIMIC PROGRAM
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Every Texan
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$25K
Dr Pepper Museum
SUPPORT FOR REINTERPRETATION OF WILTON'S LANDING EXHIBIT
TX · TY 2024
$25K
Communities Foundation of Tx
SUPPORT FOR PHILANTHROPY ADVOCATES
TX · TY 2024
$25K
Americans for Peace Now
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
DC · TY 2024
$25K
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
SUPPORT FOR HEALTH EQUITY FUND
TX · TY 2024
$25K
American Gateways
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WACO OFFICE
TX · TY 2024
$25K
The Andrew Goodman Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE VOTE EVERYWHERE PROGRAM
NY · TY 2024
$25K
Alliance for Justice
SUPPORT FOR BOLDER ADVOCACY PROGRAM
DC · TY 2024
$25K
Grassroots Community Development
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TX · TY 2024
$25K
Creative Waco
SUPPORT FOR 2024 ARTPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
TX · TY 2024
$20K
Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation
SUPPORT FOR KOURAGE HEALTH AT BSW MEDICAL CENTER - HILLCREST
TX · TY 2024
$20K
Rapoport Academy
SUPPORT FOR DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION TRAINING
TX · TY 2024
$18K
Texas Ramp Project
SUPPORT FOR WACO RAMP PROJECT
TX · TY 2024
$10K
Newpublic Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Olde Towne Medical
SUPPORT FOR PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND
VA · TY 2024
$10K
Saint Francis Community Service of Tx
SUPPORT TO EXPAND LOCAL FOSTER CARE LICENSING
TX · TY 2024
$10K
University of Texas Austin
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: RAPOPORT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
TX · TY 2023
$317K
Jerusalem Foundation
SUPPORT FOR TEDDY KOLLECK PARK
NY · TY 2023
$158K
Jewish Federation of North America
SUPPORT FOR HAND IN HAND: CENTER FOR JEWISH-ARAB EDUCATION
NY · TY 2023
$158K
Prosper Waco
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
TX · TY 2023
$100K
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
SUPPORT FOR HEALTH EQUITY FUND
TX · TY 2023
$65K
Waco Rowing Center
SUPPORT FOR WACO ROWING CENTER
TX · TY 2023
$60K
Casa of Mclennan County
SALARY SUPPORT FOR OUTREACH DIRECTOR
TX · TY 2023
$55K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.