Kaplan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $506,500 in 97 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $38,000. 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$506,500
- Number of grants97
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $487,500 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $487,500 | 91 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $506,500 | 97 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Kaplan Family 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 Kaplan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $170,000 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $97,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $69,000 |
| Illinois | 13 | $44,500 |
| California | 6 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $23,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $19,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $17,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorot | General support | $38,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | General support | $35,000 |
| Hias | General support | $19,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $17,000 |
| Promote the Vote | General support | $17,000 |
| Public Interest Law Center | General support | $17,000 |
| Mazon Inc | General support | $15,500 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $14,500 |
| Avodah | General support | $14,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $13,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Chicago | General support | $11,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General support | $10,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | General support | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Voting Rights Lab | General support | $10,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | General support | $9,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | General support | $9,500 |
| Amercian Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General support | $8,500 |
| Post-Post Office | General support | $8,000 |
| Uja- Federation of Ny | General support | $8,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $7,500 |
| Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel | General support | $7,500 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| St Paul Jewish Federation | General support | $7,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $6,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General support | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Philadelphia | General support | $6,000 |
| Carleton College | General support | $5,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | General support | $5,000 |
| Heilicher Jewish Day School | General support | $5,000 |
| Jevs Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services of Minneapolis | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Genetic Disease Center of Greater Phoenix | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | General support | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | General support | $5,000 |
| Caring Kind - the Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Kaplan
- Helen Kaplan
- Laura Kaplan
- Rachel Kaplan
- Bob Riesman
- Leah Kaplan
- Ross Kaplan
- Jon Smollen
Questions people ask
Does Kaplan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kaplan Family Foundation give?
$506,500 in tax year 2024, across 97 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kaplan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie Kaplan (Director), Helen Kaplan (President), Laura Kaplan (Director) and Rachel Kaplan (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.