The Kaplen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kaplen Foundation is a private foundation in Tenafly, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$70.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.0 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $8.0 million | 91 | $72.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 95 | $70.7 million |
How to apply
The Kaplen 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 The Kaplen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 46 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 24 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $8,125 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $2,930 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | General support | $1.1 million |
| Kaplen JCC on the Palisades | General support | $826,000 |
| Temple Sinai of Bergen County | General support | $665,096 |
| Adler Aphasia Center | General support | $501,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ | General support | $500,850 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | General support | $401,100 |
| Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative | General support | $375,000 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | General support | $320,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $251,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Co | General support | $100,000 |
| The Arnold P Gold Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $50,000 |
| Center for Food Action | General support | $40,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research | General support | $30,000 |
| North Jersey Friendship House | General support | $30,000 |
| Thirteen- Wnet | General support | $25,000 |
| West Side Infant and Teen Parent PR | General support | $20,000 |
| Parsons Dance Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Southeast Senior Center for Indepen | General support | $15,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Bergen Family Services- Hippy | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Hope and Safety | General support | $10,000 |
| Myriad USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General support | $10,000 |
| The Community Chest | General support | $10,000 |
| The Defining Moment Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Nature Israel | General support | $8,500 |
| Temple Beth Israel | General support | $7,000 |
| Bergen Volunteer Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Family Promise of Bergen County | General support | $6,000 |
| Outward Bound USA | General support | $6,000 |
| Chatham Synagogue | General support | $5,800 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Drumthwacket Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| Sock Out Cancer LLC | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Kaplen
- Nancy Sutherland
- Peter G Tate
- James Tate
Questions people ask
Does The Kaplen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kaplen Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kaplen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Kaplen (President), Nancy Sutherland (Secretary), Peter G Tate (Trustee) and James Tate (Trustee).
What does The Kaplen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.