BFK Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
BFK Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Granville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $46,000 the year before.
3% 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 | $40,000 | 34 | $0 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 41 | $0 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 40 | $0 |
How to apply
BFK Foundation 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 BFK Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $5,000 |
| California | 4 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $4,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anera | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Center for Jewish Nonviolence | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Community Refugee & Immigration SE | General operating support | $2,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Licking Land Trust | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Indian Community Housing T | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Astraea Lesbian Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Campaign for Southern Equality | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Carpls | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cool Earth Action USA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Earth Guardians | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Elevated Access | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Food Gatherers | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Freedom for Immigrants | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Genearl operating support | $1,000 |
| Fund Texas Choice | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Grinnell Area Arts Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Industrious Education Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Institute for Local Self Reliance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Land Stewardship Project | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Midwest Environmental Justice Netwo | General operating support | $1,000 |
| NDN Collective | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New Isreal Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| People for Community Recovery | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibilit | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Public Justice Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Carbon Underground | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Vote Solar | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Welcoming America | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Women's Health Project | Genearal operating support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abram W Kaplan
- Rachel Kaplan
- Sam Kaplan-Goland
- Daniel Sage Kaplan-Goland
Questions people ask
Does BFK Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BFK Foundation Inc give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs BFK Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Abram W Kaplan (Director), Rachel Kaplan (Director), Sam Kaplan-Goland (Director) and Daniel Sage Kaplan-Goland (Director).
What does BFK Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and human services.