Dne Caplan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dne Caplan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Iowa City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,800 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $4,650 and the largest $8,500. 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$206,800
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$4,650
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $150,080 | 38 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 43 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $206,800 | 44 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Dne Caplan 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 Dne Caplan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 33 | $167,800 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,900 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,700 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,700 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,700 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Free Medical Dental Clinic | General | $8,500 |
| Free Lunch Program of Iowa City | General | $8,000 |
| Iowa Abortion Access Fund | General | $7,300 |
| Community Crisis Services | General | $6,900 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Iowa | General | $6,800 |
| Freedom to Read Foundation | General | $6,700 |
| Individual | General | $6,700 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central St | General | $6,700 |
| Icplibrary Friends Fdn | General | $6,700 |
| Houses to Homes | General | $6,500 |
| Iowa City Hospice | General | $6,400 |
| Individual | General | $6,000 |
| Iowa Hillel at University of Iowa | General | $6,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,900 |
| The Pilcrow Foundation | General | $5,700 |
| Individual | General | $5,600 |
| Foundation for Iccsd | General | $5,400 |
| Iowa Legal Aid Foundation | General | $5,300 |
| Shelter House | General | $5,300 |
| Friends of Iowa City Senior Center | General | $5,000 |
| Englert Theatre | General | $4,700 |
| Individual | General | $4,700 |
| Goodwill of the Heartland | General | $4,600 |
| United Way of Johnson Wash Co | General | $4,300 |
| Iowa City Unesco City of Literature | General | $4,100 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | General | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | General | $3,900 |
| Summer of the Arts | General | $3,900 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson Co | General | $3,800 |
| Hacap | General | $3,800 |
| Bur Oak Land Trust | General | $3,800 |
| Hias | General | $3,700 |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $3,700 |
| Riverside Theatre | General | $3,500 |
| Prairielands Freedom Fund | General | $3,300 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | General | $2,900 |
| Preucil School of Music | General | $2,800 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | General | $2,600 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $2,600 |
| Herzl Camp Foundation | General | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Caplan
- Joel E Caplan
- Fredda E Caplan
- Aaron H Caplan
- Benjamin C Caplan
- Ilan J Caplan
- Tamar J Caplan
- Simona C Savitt
- Shoshannah I Eggers
- Leah Lee
- Joni Caplan
- Anna R Caplan
- Alex Zeldin
- Joshua Savitt
- Joe Eggers
Questions people ask
Does Dne Caplan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dne Caplan Family Foundation give?
$206,800 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $4,650.
Who runs Dne Caplan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Caplan (President), Joel E Caplan (Secretary), Fredda E Caplan (Director) and Aaron H Caplan (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Dne Caplan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and health.