Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $630,511. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$630,511
- Assets$49.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 56 | $24.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 50 | $37.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 66 | $49.6 million |
How to apply
Debra and Kenneth Caplan 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 Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $669,917 |
| New York | 25 | $356,850 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $318,000 |
| New Jersey | 17 | $314,340 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $21,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,800 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | General & Unrestricted (SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $630,511 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | For Centennial Living Lester & ANNUAL SUPPORT | $136,000 |
| Brown University | General & unrestricted | $101,671 |
| Chabad of College Hill Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | The Wesley M. LePatner Charitable Fund | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted (SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $99,058 |
| Brown University | General & Unrestricted (See attached general explanation) | $98,329 |
| 18 Corp | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Jeshurun | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Family Legal Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Harlem Rbi Incorporated | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Their Stories Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan Athletics | $22,784 |
| Casa for Children of Essex County Inc | Golf Outing | $20,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Nagen Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Tamid Israel Investment Group LTD | General & Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Jewish Vocational Service of Metro West | General & Unrestricted | $10,010 |
| Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporati | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Coregiving Co | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lisa B Fishman Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | 24th Annual New York Gala | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewi | MET Council Annual Benefit | $10,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC Inc | SparkYouth's Annual Awards Gala | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for New York City Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| San Francisco AIDS Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders New York | Caring to Remember | $5,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City Inc | 27th Annual Casino Jazz Night | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Encourage Kids Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Good Grief Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lets Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Let's Win Together Annual Benefit | $5,000 |
| Michael Wolk Heart Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest NJ A New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $3,780 |
| Jewish National Fund-Usa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Lynn Caplan
- Kenneth Alan Caplan
Questions people ask
Does Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Lynn Caplan (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec) and Kenneth Alan Caplan (Dir, Treas, Co- Pres).
What does Debra and Kenneth Caplan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.