The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation Our Mission Established in 1986, The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation has dedicated more than $61 million in grants to improve the social fabric of life. The Foundation seeks innovative solutions to intractable and persistent problems and strives to cultivate emerging talents and promising models. The entire Rapoport Family is actively involved in the foundations operations, which has touched many lives in the areas of arts and culture, health, community building and social services, and democracy and civic participation. This commitment is rooted in generations past and continues to mold our future. For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. -John F. Kennedy Contents Board of Directors........................................... 5 Letter from the Director Tom Stanton................................ 7 Rapoport Foundation Milestone Grants............................... 8 Arts & Culture............................................ 10 Democracy & Civic Participation.................................. 11 Education............................................... 13 Health................................................. 15 Community Building & Social Services.............................. 17 Financials............................................... 18 Grant Guidelines........................................... 19 2 3
The only justification for making a lot of money is to give it away to support worthy causes. Audre Rapoport President Dr. Ronald Rapoport Chairman B Rapoport Board of Directors 1986-2013 Patricia Rapoport Emily Rapoport Ambassador Lyndon Olson, Jr. Dr. Richard Battistoni Dr. James Chesney Dr. Joel Schwartz William Nesbitt 4 5
Letter from the Executive Director One thing which is a certainty with the Rapoport Foundation is the consistency of purpose maintained since the Foundations inception in 1986. Its functionality has always mirrored stability with continual passage of time. B and Audre had a purpose outlined in their mission and vision for the Foundation which can be easily summarized through their words of let s help those who can t help themselves. It has been an operational principle to which they have always aspired. As a beacon which continues to shine brightly, Audre and her leadership as President is a daily reminder of the Foundation s direction and responsibilities. Her presence, and Ronnie s as Chairman, are elements which maintain significant Board involvement in activities that make it all tick like the operational gears of a smooth running clock. B and Audre strongly believed in the process and execution of focus, & our outstanding Trustees have maintained that strategy 6 AVANCE-Waco Texas State Technical College Scholar McLennan Community College First Generation Scholars B and Audre strongly believe in the process and execution of focus, and our outstanding Trustees have maintained that strategy, not only with this past year s grant awards for 2013, but also through years prior which have now tabulated over $61 million in gifts. And time continues to march on. We at the Foundation are working from sunup to sundown to provide philanthropic leadership. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to do wonderful things with our assets for organizations and projects that make a difference. As each hour in the day passes with the striking tones of time, we are continually reminded of the fiduciary responsibilities of changing lives, improving quality of life, reflecting and attempting effective change to massive social justice issues, and to provide leadership to our community of Waco Texas, the Nation, and Israel through the blessings that have been bestowed on the Rapoport Family and Foundation. Tom Stanton Executive Director 7
Rapoport Foundation Milestone Grants 1997 University of Texas 2004 Family Health Center (Rapoport Scholars) Establish the Rapoport Service Scholars at UT Austin Building expansion and renovations of multiple buildings The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation 2008 Caritas of Waco Emergency grant to replenish food bank 2011 McLennan Community College Established the First Generation Scholarship Program 2001 Avance - Waco Founded 1986 1995 Art Center of Waco Wilson Sculpture and Wilson Path 1999 Rapoport Academy/ Quinn Campus Construction & Furnishings of Rapoport Academy on Quinn Campus 2000 Library of Congress $500,000 Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress Capital purchase of building & launch of Avance - Waco 2004 YMCA of Central Texas (Doris Miller Y) 2008 Center for Public Policy Priorities Analysis & Coalition building of Healthcare Policy Doris Miller Y 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 1 989 Family Abuse Center, Inc - Waco Parent-Child Treatment Prevention Program, Staff Support 1998 Jerusalem Foundation Abby & Emily Rapoport Noah s Ark project 1998 MAC Grant Scholarship (Waco Foundation) Initial gift for Scholarship Support 2000 Planned Parenthood of Central Texas Expansion of the public information library in Cen-TX 2001 Waco Habitat for Humanity Restore Project Initiative 1993 Olde Towne Medical 8 General Fund Support 1998 San Antonio Jewish Community Center Harry & Jeanette Weiburg Campus 2005 Economic Policy Institute Analysis & Research of EPI s Policy program 2007 United Jewish Communities Ma a lot Performing Arts Center 2007 Waco Mammoth Foundation Historic Site Preservation 2009 UT Southwestern Medical Center Audre & Bernard Rapoport Distinguished Chair in Clinical Care & Research 2011 UT Health Science Center of San Antonio Cardiovascular Research 2013 La Vega ISD Pirate Power Math Fellows Program/AVID 9
City of Robinson Pavilion Texas Observer Arts & Culture City of Robinson Waco Civic Theatre Recreational Park and Pavilions Construction $75,000 Robinson, Texas $203,092 Jerusalem, Israel Waco Civic Theatre Funding support of the purchase and installation of a new lighting system Total Campaign Legal Center Funds to be used toward the support of a new Campaign Legal Fellowship United Jewish Communities Construction for The Preforming Arts Center in Ma a lot in Northern Israel Democracy & Civic Participation Washington DC Center for Public Policy Priorities $100,000 Continued funding support of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative $49,991 $75,000 Austin, Texas Ohio Campus Compact $50,000 Granville, Ohio Research polling initiative for Virginia Campus Compact Pilot Program Texas Observer Annual publication support $50,000 Austin, Texas Commonwealth Institute of Virginia $25,000 Richmond, Virginia Funds to be used in support of the expansion of Medicaid and sustain the Health Benefits Exchange Total $300,000 $253,083 Center for Public Policy Priorities 10 11
SIB Leadership Development Institute Education Child Development Resources $6,500 Norge,Virginia Support of one day training session entitled The Positive Principles: Promoting Positive Change from the Inside Out Connally ISD $10,970 Funding Support of AVID Summer Institute multi-day training, travel, and tuition for 8 attendees Interfaith Workers Justice $12,000 Chicago, Illinois Funds to be used in support of student intern program at Providence College MCC Emergency Scholarship Program $25,000 Funding support for the creation of a new Emergency Scholarship Fund MCC First Generation Scholarship Program $350,000 Continued support of the First Generation Scholarship Program SIB Leadership Development Institute $7,200 Funding support of the Living the Dream Teen Business Program La Vega ISD $125,000 Continued support of the Pirate Power Math Fellows Program/ AVID Program Support La Vega ISD $49,000 Funding salary support for a new position of Program Development Director at the LVISD ED. Fdn MAC Grant Scholarship Program $25,000 TSTC Emergency Scholarship Program $25,500 Continued funding support of the Emergency Grant Scholarship Program UT Rapoport Service Scholars Program $406,427 Rapoport Service Scholarship Support - University of Texas McLennan Community College Continued Scholarship Support Total $1,042,597 First Generation Scholarship Program 12 13 Austin,Texas
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center American Foundation for the Blind Health American Foundation for the Blind $13,850 Dallas, Texas Support of 2nd Vision Fiesta McLennan County vision awareness project UT Health Science Center in San Antonio $200,000 San Antonio, Texas Staff acquisition and educational initiatives - cardio vascular research REACH Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Scholarship support for Hippotherapy riders Olde Town Medical $33,000 Williamsburg, Virginia Funds to be used in support of capital project for medical facility renovations and office conversions Total $256,850 14 15
Waco Habitat for Humanity Community Building & Social Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waco Animal Birth Control Clinic Animal Birth Control Clinic $48,993 Funding to be used in the expansion of the surgical center Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waco $40,000 Funding directed toward the re-launch of the BBBS of Waco Boys & Girls Club of Falls County $31,616 Funding support for the re-launch of BGC of Falls County Marlin, Texas Caritas of Waco $32,249 Funding salary support for a new position of Case Manager Center for Learning & Development $13,138 Funding support of the Encircle: A Collaborative Partnership for our Youth Project Ralph Wilson Youth Club of Temple $50,000 Temple, Texas Funding support of the construction of a new Ralph Wilson Youth club due to highway expansion Waco Community Development $20,000 General operational support Waco Foundation - West Disaster Relief $20,000 West, TX Disaster Relief Efforts Fund Waco Habitat for Humanity $45,000 Support of the Home Preservation Program World Hunger Relief $48,000 Support of on-campus gardening projects, organizational renovations, and capitol purchase Total $627,088 16 17
Statement of Financial Position Years Ended December 31 2012 2013 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents................ 1,596,488.43....... 2,513,535.69 Accrued income receivable.................. 125,457.28........ 118,003.12 Other assets......................... 5,550,035.38....... 5,469,523.20 Investments......................... 43,285,439.29...... 46,170,433.56 Total Assets..................$50,557.420.38. $54,271,495.57 Liabilities and Net Assets: Liabilities: Grants payable........................ 1,000,000.00........ 368,383.74 Accounts payable........................... 0.00......... 3,175.00 Other Liabilities........................ 45,898.84......... 53,469.37 Total Liabilities....................... 1,045,898.84........ 425,028.11 Total Assets......................... 49,511,521.54...... 53,846,467.46 Total Liabilities and Net Assets.......$50,557,420.38. $54,271,495.57 Statement of Activities Years Ended December 31 2012 2013 Revenue, gains, and other support: Interest and Dividends................... 1,304,085.25....... 1,053,968.68 Net gains on investments.................. 3,426,264.71....... 6,075,911.16 Grant recoveries........................ 250,000.00......... 59,000.00 Total revenue, gains and other support.......... 4,980,349.96....... 7,188,879.84 Expenses: Grants authorized...................... 2,150,462.00....... 1,833,883.00 General and administrative................. 341,165.10........ 414,700.89 Investment management................... 397,858.02........ 423,919.33 Other Expenses........................... 565.35.......... 802.39 Depreciation.......................... 86,306.58......... 85,326.42 Total expenses........................ 2,976,357.05....... 2,758,632.03 Change in net assets before federal tax.......... 2,003,992.91....... 4,430,247.81 Federal Taxes......................... (30,360.62)........(95,301.89) Increase (decrease) in net assets.............. 1,973,632.29....... 4,334,945.92 Net assets at beginning of year.............. 47,537,889.25...... 49,511,521.54 Net assets at end of year. $49,511,521.54. $53,846,467.46 Grant Guidelines PHASE I The following is the criteria for Phase I proposals: 1. Expected outcomes. List goals and objectives. 2. How the program will be a catalyst for change and in particular how it will build both individual competence and social capacity. 3. Describe how your organization s capabilities and experience render it capable of delivering the project. Identify any collaborative partners. 4. Attach a one-page budget that outlines the categories and timing of expenditures. 5. Other support documentation: A list of applicant s board members including professional affiliations. Proof that the applicant is tax exempt. (501(c)3 - IRS letter) 6. All proposals must be submitted through the website www.rapoportfdn. org. The foundation encourages a phase I application any time of the year. The Foundation reviews grants throughout the year. Interested applicants can visit our website, rapoportfdn.org and click on the Apply Now tab. Specific deadlines are January 15th for spring grants and August 15th for fall grants. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation at any time. Grant Guidelines PHASE II After reviewing Phase I, the Foundation will decide to fund, not to fund, or request a full proposal. Criteria for Phase II proposals follows: 1. A one-page executive summary of the project including expected outcomes and how they relate to the Foundation s mission and priorities, primary activities of the project, who will be served, who will benefit, and amount requested. 2. Describe the plan - Explain how the program will be a catalyst for change. How will it build individual competence and social capacity? Describe how your project fits the community. What are the needs? How does it fit into the available resources and services? What are the gaps? Use data wherever possible to support your presentation. What are the expected outcomes and when do you expect to accomplish them? Define any milestones you will use to determine progress. 3. What previous research would support your project? Please submit any research, studies, or data. 4. Describe program design, layout, and target population. Define each of the major components of your program and how they fit together. What is being done? What puts your organization in the best position to lead or do the project? Describe any collaboration. How do collaborators fit? What has been your working relationship with them? Any outreach planned? If so how will it be done? 5. How will you implement? Describe your agency experience with this type of program. Define staffing for the project. Include job descriptions. Will you use volunteers? Any contractual services? Explain how you will coordinate all the activities. Provide time lines and charts. 6. How will the project be sustained? Who will fund you? Other grants? Collaboration? Fees? Define. How will you support the program when our grant is complete? 7. How will you evaluate the program? How will you measure your expected outcomes? When will we receive results? What methods will you use? Pre- and post tests? How will you measure progress through the project? 8. The Budget - Attach a line item detail budget including the total project budget and the portions relating directly to the Foundation grant request. Include and define any in-kind contribution. If a multi-year request, submit a budget for each year. Describe your agency experience with grant management. Explain how the line items support the program. Provide a definition of each line item. If applicable, provide an average estimated cost to serve each client. The Foundation does not pay indirect costs. The Foundation prefers to support new project costs only and not ongoing operating costs. Administrative costs will be scrutinized carefully. 9. Other Support Documentation: Applicant s most recent audit by a certified public accountant or Form 990. A list of collaborators and/or references with names and how to contact. Commitment letters from any partners or collaborators. 10. All proposals must be submitted through the website rapoportfdn.org Annual Report Credits Ryan Stanton, Assistant Editor Casey Sadler, Foundation Coordinator LaLani Cozzy, Foundation Support Clif-Ann Paris, Graphic Design 18 19
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