Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,750 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$361,750
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $294,750 the year before.
31% 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 | $505,250 | 61 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $294,750 | 40 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $361,750 | 48 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan 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 Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19 | $156,500 |
| Maryland | 14 | $147,500 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 8 | $21,250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jssa-Mental Health Services | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | Charitable | $40,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Food & Friends | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Homeless Children's Playtime Project | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolis | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Washington Tennis & Educational Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yachad | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fonkoze USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Open City Advocates | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Friend of Fort Dupont Ice Arena | Charitable | $7,000 |
| House of Ruth | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Young Playwrights Theater | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Community of Hope | Charitable | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jssa-Holocaust Survivors Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| So Others Might Eat (Some) | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| JDRF | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Vulvodynia Association | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Weitzmann Institute of Science | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hias | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Maryland Public Television | Charitable | $1,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Charitable | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Goodwill of Greater Washington | Charitable | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable | $500 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | Charitable | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome A Kaplan
- Karen E Kaplan
- Jessica M Kaplan
- Carolyn I Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation give?
$361,750 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerome A Kaplan (President), Karen E Kaplan (Vice President), Jessica M Kaplan (Vice President) and Carolyn I Kaplan (Vice President).
What does Jerome A & Deena L Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and youth programs.