Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. 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$6,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $56,350 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,884 | 34 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $56,350 | 35 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $6,500 | 13 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Marci and Martin Karplus Family 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 Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bidwell Training Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bridges Homeward Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cambridge Homes | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Community Cooks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dolores C Huerta Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Forward Impact | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for the Disabled Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hopewell Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Project Hope the People to People Health Foundatio | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital Corp | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Hellweg
- Marci Karplus
- Mischa Hazard Karplus
Questions people ask
Does Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation give?
$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miriam Hellweg (Dir), Marci Karplus (Dir, Sec, Treas, Pres) and Mischa Hazard Karplus (Dir).
What does Marci and Martin Karplus Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.