Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,350 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $8,000. 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$45,350
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$855,666
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,272 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,040 | 52 | $805,807 |
| 2024 | $43,272 | 45 | $851,034 |
| 2025 | $45,350 | 58 | $855,666 |
How to apply
Faye Kaplan Charitable 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 Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 46 | $43,700 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $600 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 4 | $400 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDN Early Childhood Center | General | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General | $5,000 |
| Cleveland HTS High Sch Fdn | General | $3,500 |
| Individual | General | $3,500 |
| Mandel Jewish Community Center | General | $3,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festiv | General | $2,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | General | $2,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,800 |
| Individual | General | $1,800 |
| Adoption Network Cleveland | General | $1,650 |
| Jewish Family Service Association | General | $1,100 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General | $1,000 |
| Rise Up Fight Ministries | General | $1,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Fund for the Future of Heights Libr | General | $500 |
| Seeds of Literacy | General | $500 |
| A Place 4 Me Collaborative | General support | $500 |
| Community of Hope | General | $500 |
| Building Heights Inc | General | $500 |
| The Diversity Center | General | $500 |
| Inka - International Knowledge Assi | General | $500 |
| City Mission | General | $400 |
| Futureheights Inc | General | $300 |
| Individual | General | $300 |
| Chair-Ity | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $200 |
| Individual | General | $200 |
| Individual | General | $100 |
| Childrens Defense Fund | General | $100 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General | $100 |
| Heightsarts | General | $100 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | General | $100 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage | General | $100 |
| National Park Foundation | General | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | General | $100 |
| Preterm | General | $100 |
| United Jewish Cemeteries | General | $100 |
| Wvizideastream | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherri Appleton
- Marty Resnik
- Lydia Resnik
Questions people ask
Does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation give?
$45,350 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherri Appleton (President and Treasurer), Marty Resnik (Vice President) and Lydia Resnik (Secretary).
What does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and arts and culture.