Rapp Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHamilton, Montana · EIN 36-3756870 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$529K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIANE THOMAS-RUPERT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2082, HAMILTON MT 59840 |
| Phone | 4065440302 |
| rappffapp2014@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MAY APPLY BY FILING OUT AN APPLICATION FORM. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICANTS PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS (VOLUNTEER HOURS AND NON-MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS) AND MATCHING FUNDS IN THE PROJECT BUDGET. ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. |
| Deadlines | 2ND FRIDAY MAR JUN SEPT |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO RAVALLI COUNTY |
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
0% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby Public Schools | Darby, MT | Library books, equipment and general support | $47,584 |
| HAMILTON School District | Hamilton, MT | Various programs and support | $35,799 |
| City of Hamilton | Hamilton, MT | Fireworks, bike racks and parklet | $32,500 |
| Teller Wildlife Refuge Inc | Corvallis, MT | Youth conservation expo and archery trailer | $25,000 |
| Bitterroot Land Trust | Hamilton, MT | General support | $24,900 |
| Stevensville Public Schools | Stevensville, MT | Library & general support | $21,095 |
| Bitterroot Humane Society | Hamilton, MT | Vet supplies and support | $19,393 |
| North Valley Public Library | Stevensville, MT | Support | $10,756 |
| Pantry Partners | Stevensville, MT | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Ravalli Cty | Hamilton, MT | General support | $10,000 |
| CORVALLIS schools | Corvallis, MT | general support | $8,427 |
| Corvallis School Foundation | Corvallis, MT | Library & general support, steam program | $7,340 |
| Como School House Corp | Darby, MT | General support | $7,000 |
| Florence-Carlton School District | Florence, MT | GENERAL support | $6,588 |
| Maps Media Institute | Hamilton, MT | General support | $6,500 |
| Daly Mansion Preservation Trust | Hamilton, MT | General support | $6,000 |
| Bitterroot Community Band | Stevensville, MT | Music stands | $5,873 |
| Ravalli County Dui Task Force | Hamilton, MT | Support | $5,300 |
| Friends of the Darby Community Libr | Darby, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Hart to Heart Ministries | Stevensville, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Senior Center | Hamilton, MT | Kitchen floor repair and support | $5,000 |
| 1 Draft Horse at a Time Rescue | Corvallis, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Stevensville Food Program | Stevensville, MT | General support | $5,000 |
| Ravalli County Public Health Wic | Hamilton, MT | Helmets | $5,000 |
| Bitterroot Celtic Society | Hamilton, MT | Event sponsorship | $4,650 |
| Ravalli County Fair | Hamilton, MT | General support | $4,382 |
| Victor Volunteer Rural Fire Dept | Victor, MT | Support | $4,154 |
| Three Mile Community Senior Center | Hamilton, MT | General support | $4,100 |
| Ravalli Council on Aging | Hamilton, MT | General support | $4,000 |
| Wild Skies Raptor Center Inc | Missoula, MT | General support | $4,000 |
| Stevensville West Park District | Stevensville, MT | Irrigation system | $4,000 |
| Corvallis American Legion 91 | Corvallis, MT | General support | $4,000 |
| Historic St Mary's Mission | Stevensville, MT | Sign and general support | $3,826 |
| Victor Park District | Victor, MT | Restroom | $3,740 |
| Victor Schools | Victor, MT | Library & general support | $3,373 |
| Daly School | Hamilton, MT | Library & general support | $3,103 |
| Edna Thomas Middle School | Corvallis, MT | General support | $3,000 |
| Bitterroot Public Library | Hamilton, MT | Computer furniture | $2,800 |
| Project 59870 | Stevensville, MT | General support | $2,500 |
| Heartism Community Center | Hamilton, MT | General support | $2,300 |
| Hamilton Players Inc | Hamilton, MT | Support | $2,000 |
| Bitterroot Family Shelter | Victor, MT | General support | $2,000 |
| Ravalli County Farigrounds Foundati | Hamilton, MT | Outdoor seating | $2,000 |
| Bitterroot Aquatic Center Foundatio | Hamilton, MT | General support | $1,500 |
| Ravalli County Search Rescue | Hamilton, MT | General support | $1,500 |
| Lone Rock School | Stevensville, MT | LIBRARY BOOKS and support | $1,210 |
| Heidi's Kitten Rescue | Stevensville, MT | General support | $1,000 |
| Kiwani International - Bitterroot V | Hamilton, MT | General support | $1,000 |
| Stevensville Ffa Alumni | Stevensville, MT | General support | $800 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | Stevensville, MT | General support | $600 |
| Stevensville Senior Center | Stevensville, MT | General support | $500 |
| Sapphire Community Health | Hamilton, MT | General support | $500 |
| American Legion | Stevensville, MT | General support | $500 |
| Washington Elementary School | Hamilton, MT | Library & general support | $400 |
| Stevi Stars Foundation | Stevensville, MT | General support | $350 |
| Stevensville Volunteer Fire Dept | Stevensville, MT | General support | $350 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | Helena, MT | General support | $320 |
| Hamilton Police Dept | Hamilton, MT | Support | $300 |
| Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department | Hamilton, MT | Support | $300 |
| Ravalli County Reserve Deputies | Hamilton, MT | Support | $300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 34 grants to individuals ($132,507). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $528,520 | 96 |
| 2023 | $483,531 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542279349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3756870
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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