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Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

Waco, Texas  ·  EIN 742479712  ·  Private foundation

Based in Waco, Texas, Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation has awarded $13.8M across 199 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Texas Austin. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$61.9M
Total assets
199
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation funds

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, youth pop.

familiesfoster youthyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Texas Austin
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: RAPOPORT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Austin, TX$504K2024
University of Texas Austin
RAPOPORT SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Austin, TX$404K2018
University of Texas Austin
RAPOPORT SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Austin, TX$396K2017
Waco Family Medicine
BUILDING FAMILY MEDICINE CAMPAIGN
Waco, TX$380K2022
University of Texas Austin
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: RAPOPORT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Austin, TX$378K2022
University of Texas Austin
RAPOPORT SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Austin, TX$360K2020
Prosper Waco
FUNDING'S SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL BACKBONE ($100,000) PILOT PROGRAM PROJECT LINK ($255,000)
Waco, TX$355K2017
University of Texas Austin
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS: RAPOPORT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Austin, TX$317K2023
Planned Parenthood of Central Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Waco, TX$300K2017
Texas Tribune
SUPPRT FOR THE WACO BRIDGE
Austin, TX$250K2024
Texas Observer
GENERAL SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING TRAVEL COSTS FOR EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Austin, TX$250K2018
Jewish Federation of North America
SUPPORT FOR HAND IN HAND: CENTER FOR JEWISH-ARAB EDUCATION
New York, NY$214K2024
Jerusalem Foundation
SUPPORT FOR TEDDY KOLLECK PARK
New York, NY$214K2024
United Jewish Appeal
GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE HAND IN HAND SCHOOL
New York, NY$202K2018
Jerusalem Foundation
SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTIONS COSTS FOR THE JERUSALEM CINEMATHEQUE AKA JERUSALEM FILM CENTER
New York, NY$202K2018

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.5M
2018$2.4M
2020$2.0M
2022$2.3M
2023$1.9M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at rapoportfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation

Does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation accept grant applications?
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation fund?
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Texas Austin, University of Texas Austin, University of Texas Austin. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation give in grants?
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.8M over 199 grants.
Where is Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation located?
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation is based in Waco, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742479712.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.