Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bradenton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,350 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,000. 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$17,350
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$855,502
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,350 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $836,291 |
| 2024 | $19,350 | 19 | $876,969 |
| 2025 | $17,350 | 15 | $855,502 |
How to apply
Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 8 | $13,850 |
| Florida | 3 | $1,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $600 |
| Iowa | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Louisville | General fund | $7,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisville | General fund | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Temple - Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hosparus Health | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General fund | $600 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hopsital | General fund | $500 |
| The Straz Center for the Performing Arts | General fund | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General fund | $500 |
| Feeding Empty Little Tummies Inc | General fund | $400 |
| Autism Speaks | General fund | $300 |
| The Healing Place | General fund | $250 |
| National Park Foundation | General fund | $200 |
| Special Olympics Ky | General fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy Kaplan
- Mitch Kaplan
- Benjamin Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$17,350 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joy Kaplan (President), Mitch Kaplan (Vice-President) and Benjamin Kaplan (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and disability.