Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,439 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$203,439
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$467,107
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,502 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,121 | 88 | $301,838 |
| 2024 | $173,502 | 86 | $422,819 |
| 2025 | $203,439 | 81 | $467,107 |
How to apply
Michael & Donna Kaplan 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 Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 52 | $142,539 |
| Virginia | 3 | $26,000 |
| New York | 8 | $15,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,100 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,900 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaboration | Support | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Support | $16,000 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | Support | $10,800 |
| Salvation Army | Support | $9,377 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Support | $8,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach Community Partners | Support | $6,325 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Support | $6,120 |
| Food Group | Support | $6,000 |
| NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center | Support | $5,600 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) | Support | $4,725 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $4,000 |
| UNICEF | Support | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Support | $3,000 |
| St Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) | Support | $3,000 |
| Care | Support | $2,600 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Support | $2,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Support | $2,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Support | $2,000 |
| People Serving People | Support | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Support | $2,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission-Food | Support | $2,000 |
| Youthprise | Support | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel | Support | $1,800 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Support | $1,600 |
| Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster | Support | $1,400 |
| Animal Humane Society | Support | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | Support | $1,000 |
| Climate Generation | Support | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Support | $1,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Action (JCA) | Support | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Reasearch Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| PACER Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support | $1,000 |
| Prism | Support | $1,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry | Support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael R Kaplan
- Donna M Kaplan
- Leon Steinberg
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation give?
$203,439 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael R Kaplan (President), Donna M Kaplan (Vice President) and Leon Steinberg (Director).
What does Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.