Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $328,050 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,600 and the largest $40,000. 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$328,050
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,600
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $314,095 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,470 | 70 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $314,095 | 47 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $328,050 | 39 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Florence & Richard Koplow 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 Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 30 | $191,450 |
| California | 3 | $70,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,500 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Safe | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Oakland Catholic Worker | Charitable | $40,000 |
| East Oakland Alliance- Wind | Charitable | $30,000 |
| MPN Research | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cary Memorial Library Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lexington Historical Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ezra's World | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Spark Share Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Campagnia de Colombari | Charitable | $10,000 |
| FSHD Society Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Youth Counseling Connection | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Food Link | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lex Eat Together | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Terezin Music Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| We Can Corporation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Cemetery Assoc of Ma (Jcam) | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Link Education Partners | Charitable | $4,800 |
| Temple Isaiah | Charitable | $2,600 |
| Lexington Historical Society | Charitable | $1,200 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank - | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Associates of the Boston Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc of Lynn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| WGBH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York Women's Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Year Boston | Charitable | $500 |
| Munroe Center for the Arts | Charitable | $500 |
| Project Bread | Charitable | $500 |
| The Friends of Lexington Council on Aging | Charitable | $500 |
| Manatee Children's Services (MCSFL) | Charitable | $500 |
| Lexington Symphony | Charitable | $500 |
| Outer Cape Health Services | Charitable | $500 |
| Mother Jones | Charitable | $300 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Art | Charitable | $250 |
| Eldredge Public Library | Charitable | $100 |
| Chatham Police Association Inc | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Florence Koplow Trustee
Questions people ask
Does Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation give?
$328,050 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,600.
Who runs Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Florence Koplow Trustee (Trustee).
What does Florence & Richard Koplow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.