Robert I Lappin Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBeverly, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6579206 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBORAH COLTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 CUMMINGS CENTER 220-G, BEVERLY MA 01915 |
| Phone | 9787404428 |
| Form and materials | FORMS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN A WORD DOCUMENT WITH THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION WOULD BE UTILIZED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lappin Foundation | Beverly, MA | For ongoing operations | $655,000 |
| Jewish News Services | Beaverton, OR | For ongoing operations | $15,000 |
| Opendor Media | Sunrise, FL | For ongoing operations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Journal | Salem, MA | For ongoing operaitons | $5,000 |
| Nsjcc | Peabody, MA | For ongoing operations | $750 |
| Temple Ner Tamid | Peabody, MA | For ongoing operations | $366 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($581,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,262,116 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,117,350 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,031,470 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612019349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6579206
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.