Robert N Kaplan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert N Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,445 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $70,700. 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$285,445
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$70,700
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $323,945 the year before.
45% 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 | $136,250 | 21 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $323,945 | 32 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $285,445 | 40 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Robert N 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 Robert N Kaplan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $165,745 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $86,700 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association | To further donee's exempt purpose | $70,700 |
| JCCH of Harrison | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Federal Bar Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Ajc | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Antitrust Institute | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Carver Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rye Historical Society | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Law Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ascap Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Algemeiner | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Roger Williams University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | To further donee's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Iona Preparatory School | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Miss New York Schorlarship Organization | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,495 |
| The Children's Law Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Fdn | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Harlem Academy | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Horace Mann School | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Institute for Community Living (Icl) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Shir Hadash | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Simonton Cancer Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Swim Across American | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| International Community Foundation (Icf) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Mobilization to Justice | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Westchester | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corp | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rye Volunteer Firefighters | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Kingsway Learning Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Woman's Club of Larchmont | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert N Kaplan
- Debra Stokes Kaplan
- Evelyn Kaplan Schulman
- Daniel L Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Robert N Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert N Kaplan Foundation give?
$285,445 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Robert N Kaplan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert N Kaplan (President), Debra Stokes Kaplan (Vice-President), Evelyn Kaplan Schulman (Secretary) and Daniel L Kaplan (Treasurer).
What does Robert N Kaplan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.