Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $417,543 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$417,543
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $503,485 the year before.
22% 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 | $503,485 | 35 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $417,543 | 33 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Leslie & Samuel 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 Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 17 | $367,443 |
| Delaware | 5 | $18,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $11,800 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,800 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| JCRC of Greater Washington | General support | $20,000 |
| Seeking Equality Empowerment and Community | General support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Kollel | General support | $5,000 |
| Joan Dancy & Pals | General support | $5,000 |
| Miracle Messages Foundation | General expenses | $5,000 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | General support | $5,000 |
| Save A Childs Heart | General support | $5,000 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | General support | $3,500 |
| Broad Futures | General support | $2,500 |
| Edlavitch DCJCC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Friendship Circle | General support | $2,500 |
| Beebe Med Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Chadad of Southern Delaware | General support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Lubovitch | General support | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Loudoun | General support | $1,800 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | General support | $1,800 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of Greater Washington | General support | $1,800 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging | General support | $1,800 |
| All Others Less Than 500 Donated | General support | $1,543 |
| Caring Matters | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Manor Benevolent Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | General support | $1,000 |
| Penn Hillel | General support | $1,000 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Societymuseum | General support | $1,000 |
| Sulam Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Iris Music Project | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie A Kaplan
- Samuel G Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation give?
$417,543 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie A Kaplan (Trustee) and Samuel G Kaplan (Trustee).
What does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.