Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $875,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$875,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $683,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $1.0 million | 21 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $683,000 | 21 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $875,000 | 23 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Martha & Irv 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 Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $470,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Pennsylvania | Support basser center for | $250,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Unrestricted general | $125,000 |
| Helpusadoptorg | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition (Arc) | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| E4E Relief LLC | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Sheriffs Youth Fdn of Los Angeles Cnty | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Rams Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| City of Hope (Coh) | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The People Concern | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Dominguez Dream | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Sheriffs' Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Ruskin Group Theatre Company | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Palisades Americanism Parade Association | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Swat Endowment Boosters Corporation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jordan Kaplan
- David Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation give?
$875,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jordan Kaplan (President) and David Kaplan (Treasurer).
What does Martha & Irv Kaplan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.