The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.4 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.4 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.1 million 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 | $5.8 million | 49 | $114 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 48 | $121 million |
| 2025 | $6.4 million | 56 | $129 million |
How to apply
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc 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 The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $4.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.1 million |
| California | 2 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $190,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $45,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roundabout Theatre Company | For the capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Yiddish Book Center | For general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Pen America | General operating support and the centenary campaign | $500,000 |
| Storycorps | For general operating support | $500,000 |
| Wnyc New York Public Radio | Capital campaign "hear the future" | $400,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | For general operating support | $250,000 |
| Columbia University Dept of Ophthalmology | Age-related macular degeneration research | $250,000 |
| Film Forum | For general operating support | $200,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | For radio broadcasts | $200,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | For general operating support | $150,000 |
| Abundant Waters Inc | For general operating support | $105,931 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | For the climate resistance incubator | $100,000 |
| Columbia University Dept of Ophthalmology | Retinoblastoma research to advance eye cancer care under the leadership of dr. Brian marr | $100,000 |
| Storycorps | For the bridge fund to offset the loss of federal funds | $100,000 |
| The Play Company | For general operating support | $85,000 |
| The Play Company | For general operating support | $85,000 |
| The Play Company | For general operating support | $80,000 |
| George Washington University Law School | For general operating support | $75,000 |
| Village Preservation (GVSHP) | For general operating support | $75,000 |
| Abundant Waters Inc | For general operating support | $51,536 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Where needed most | $50,000 |
| American Journalism Project | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| American Journalism Project | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Emerson College | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Human Rights First | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | For concerts and lectures | $50,000 |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Union Theological Seminarycenter for Earth Ethics | For environmental justice and civic engagement | $50,000 |
| Abundant Waters Inc | For general operating support | $42,533 |
| Pregnancy Justice | General operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Council of American Jewish Museums | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| De la Salle Academy | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Guild Hall | For general operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Veronica Kaplen
- Lawrence Kaplen
Questions people ask
Does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc give?
$6.4 million in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Veronica Kaplen (Trustee) and Lawrence Kaplen (Trustee).
What does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.