Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation supports K-12 education, higher education, medical research, human services and arts and culture in Oklahoma.

FUNDING AREAS: K-12 education, higher education, medical research, human services, arts and culture

IP TAKE: This is a low-key, yet accessible, family funder that makes community needs in Oklahoma City its top priority.

PROFILE: Established in 1952, the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation is a family foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Rapp was an independent Oklahoma City oilman, and his family members run the foundation today as trustees. It funds local efforts for K-12 education, higher education, medical research, human services and arts and culture.

The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this foundation has a broad purpose and considers various educational, scientific, religious and literacy purposes for grantmaking. However, it does not make contributions for operating expenses. Rapp’s wife had a degree in music and the couple always loved local college football and bands. Therefore, past support has gone to university music program needs, athletics, endowed scholarships, faculty positions and capital campaigns. The foundation has also supported the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to help new scientists establish laboratories. Other funding has assisted youth orchestras, children’s centers and local schools.

Grants range between about $5,000 and $250,000. The funder typically awards over a million dollars in grants per year. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Oklahoma City. Past local grantees include Boys Ranch Town, KCSC Classical Radio and the OKC Food Bank.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should call or write to the foundation to request an official application form. Direct general questions to the staff at 405-525-8331.

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