Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation in Elbert, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$29.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 29 | $26.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 27 | $29.6 million |
How to apply
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8 | $400,000 |
| New York | 8 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $350,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin de Prores Soup Kitchen | General | $50,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives | General | $50,000 |
| Silver Key Senior Svc | General | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General | $50,000 |
| The Food Depot | General | $50,000 |
| Rio Grande Food Project | General | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General | $50,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General | $50,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| City Harvest | General | $50,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General | $50,000 |
| The Food Depot | General | $50,000 |
| Silver Key | General | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General | $50,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General | $50,000 |
| Rio Grande Food Project | General | $50,000 |
| San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen | General | $50,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives | General | $50,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General | $50,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | General | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicolas Dowis
Questions people ask
Does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicolas Dowis (Trustee).
What does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, seniors and international.