Jerome Lyle Rappaport Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlington, Massachusetts · EIN 31-1485041 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10.7M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$125.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical support | $9,100,000 |
| Mclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Medical support | $768,733 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Wellesley Hills, MA | Medical support | $250,000 |
| The Valedictorian Project | Watertown, MA | Education support | $228,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Medical support | $116,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Education support | $50,000 |
| Decordova Museum | Lincoln, MA | Education support | $38,372 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical support | $15,000 |
| Temple Kerem Shalom | Concord, MA | Religious support | $15,000 |
| Fresno State Vargas Dreamers Fund | Fresno, CA | Education support | $10,000 |
| Cory Griffin Foundation | Braintree, MA | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Medical support | $10,000 |
| Northeast Intercounty Scholastic Hockey League | Westford, MA | Recreation support | $9,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Huntley, IL | Religious support | $7,500 |
| The Roxbury Latin School | Boston, MA | Education support | $7,500 |
| Artists for Humanity | Boston, MA | Education support | $7,500 |
| Central Valley Community Foundation | Fresno, CA | Environmental support | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Boston, MA | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Empath | Boston, MA | Community support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Religious support | $4,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | Medical support | $4,000 |
| Vinfen | Cambridge, MA | Medical support | $4,000 |
| Access Fund | Boulder, CO | Recreation support | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Boston, MA | Education support | $3,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | Recreation support | $3,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Desai Foundation | Woburn, MA | Community support | $2,500 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Medical support | $2,500 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Education support | $2,000 |
| Nobles and Greenhough | Dedham, MA | Education support | $1,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Braintree, MA | Community support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,690,605 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,973,112 | 29 |
| 2022 | $537,005 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1485041
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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