Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,300 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $66,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$302,300
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $311,950 the year before.
20% 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 | $260,300 | 55 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $311,950 | 89 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $302,300 | 82 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald M Kaplan Trustee 89 Front St, Marblehead, MA 01945 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 633-5115 |
| What to submit | Written application setting forth the function of the 501(c)(3) organization and the purpose for which the grant would be used. |
What Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 31 | $211,200 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $29,400 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $27,000 |
| California | 8 | $14,600 |
| New York | 13 | $9,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,850 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science | Charitable | $66,000 |
| Boston University | Charitable | $53,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable | $37,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fed of Jewish Philanthropy | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceaniographic Institute | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable | $5,400 |
| Block Island Medical Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The San Francisco School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Urban School of San Francisco | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fairfield University Quick Center | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation Shirat Hayam | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pink Aid | Charitable | $2,500 |
| CT Against Gun Violence | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Weston Wesport | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Block Island Residents Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Temple Emmanuel | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Uja-Jcc Greenwich | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Melrose Education Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Charitablecharitable | $1,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Yale University | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Black River Good Neighbors | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Block Island Emt | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Block Island Historical Site | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Exploratroium | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald M Kaplan
- Shelley Driesman
- Jonathan Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation give?
$302,300 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald M Kaplan (Trustee/Manager), Shelley Driesman (Trustee) and Jonathan Kaplan (Trustee).
What does Abraham Kaplan Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.