Caplan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Caplan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Owings Mills, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,424 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,424
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,043 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 | $118,043 | 57 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $123,424 | 59 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Caplan 11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (443) 796-7373 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Caplan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 24 | $79,924 |
| New York | 29 | $38,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $750 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Artists' Space | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $12,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Beth Am | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $7,524 |
| ACLU | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $7,500 |
| Mt Vernon Place Conservancy | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Millennium Film Workshop | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,750 |
| Middle Grades Partnership | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Democracy Now | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Roland Park Country School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| The Walters Art Museum | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Squashwise | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,500 |
| Studio Museum Harlem | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,500 |
| Associated Black Charities | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Barnard College | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Immigration Equality | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Phillips Collection | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Professional Children's School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert Series | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $950 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $750 |
| Rainforest Trust | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $600 |
| Food Bank for New York City | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $600 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Irish Repertory Theater | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Japan Society | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Little Red School House Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Maryland Humanities | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Constance R Caplan
- Mark M Caplan
- Catherine Caplan
- Jonathan Caplan
Questions people ask
Does Caplan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Caplan Family Foundation give?
$123,424 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Caplan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Constance R Caplan (President/Secretary, Joined 05/1997), Mark M Caplan (Vice Pres/Treasurer, Joined 05/1997), Catherine Caplan (Director, Joined 05/1997) and Jonathan Caplan (Director, Joined 05/1997).
What does Caplan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.