Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation
Historical FunderWaco, Texas · EIN 74-2479712 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$26,477
Total assets$64.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK HOBBS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5400 BOSQUE BLVD SUITE 302, WACO TX 76710 |
| Phone | 2547410510 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION WITH IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SUBMITTED VIA ONLINE GRANT PORTAL. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE 2 CYCLES PER YEAR AS INDICATED ON THE WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. NO OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Cola rapoport service scholarship | $336,733 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | Support for projects in israel | $168,367 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | Support for projects in israel | $168,367 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Support for commercial kitchen in waco facility | $100,000 |
| Civic Nation | Washington, DC | Support for electoral engagement reserach project | $100,000 |
| LA Vega Pirates Education Foundation | Waco, TX | Support for teacher preparation program | $60,000 |
| Waco Family Medicine | Waco, TX | Support for wisd on-campus behavioral health initiative | $55,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Dallas, TX | Support for health equity fund - waco clinic | $50,605 |
| Cafe Momentum National | Dallas, TX | Capital support of dallas flagship campus | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Austin, TX | Support for justsentencing project | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Austin, TX | Support for strategic litigation for youth & young adults | $50,000 |
| Texas Appleseed | Austin, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Texas Association of Community Health Centers | Austin, TX | Support for medical assistant apprenticeship pilot | $50,000 |
| Caritas of Waco | Waco, TX | Support for technology upgrades | $47,500 |
| Civiclex Incorporated | Lexington, KY | Support for civichealth toolkit | $45,550 |
| Pastors for Texas Children | Fort Worth, TX | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | Support of mac program | $40,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | Washington, DC | Support for bolder advocacy program | $30,000 |
| Grassroots Community Development | Waco, TX | Support for homeownership initiative | $30,000 |
| Texas Freedom Network Fund | Austin, TX | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Waco, TX | Support for technology upgrades | $26,477 |
| Creative Waco | Waco, TX | Support for artprenticeship program | $25,000 |
| Democracy Forward | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Every Texan | Austin, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Waco Legal Services | Waco, TX | General operating expenses | $25,000 |
| LA Puerta | Waco, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | Support for students learn, students vote | $25,000 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Dallas, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Providence College | Rhode Island, RI | Support for providence college's philanthropy course. | $25,000 |
| Texas Library Association | Austin, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Cove Heart of Texas | Waco, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Voteriders | Santa Monica, CA | Support for voter id & education assistance in texas | $25,000 |
| Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | Support for philanthropy advocates | $25,000 |
| Waco Habitat for Humanity | Waco, TX | Support for critical home repair program | $25,000 |
| Workers Defense Project | Austin, TX | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Waco Symphony Association | Waco, TX | Support healing harmony outreach program | $21,800 |
| Caritas of Waco | Waco, TX | Support for emergency rental & mortgage assistance | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Waco, TX | Support for emergency food distribution | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's Heart | Waco, TX | Support for emergency food distribution | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Tx | San Antonio, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Support for waco ramp project | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,020,399 | 41 |
| 2024 | $2,564,094 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,941,495 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349102136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2479712
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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