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The Stephen R Caplan Foundation

Preselected recipients only Virginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 541298749

The Stephen R Caplan Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $7,800 the year before.

91% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$2,0002$490,066
2023$7,8003$713,333
2024$47,20011$728,674

How to apply

The Stephen R Caplan 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Stephen R Caplan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia8$41,100
Florida2$5,100
New York1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Evms Foundation
Norfolk, VA
To promote medical research$10,000
Judeo-Christian Outreach Ctr
Virginia Beach, VA
Community service$10,000
Hospice House of Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA
Community service$5,000
Food Bank of SE Virginia
Norfolk, VA
To help the hungry$5,000
United Way of S Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA
Community service$5,000
Jewish Cultural High School
Miami, FL
To help jewish community$5,000
Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
Portsmouth, VA
To preserve jewish history$3,500
Evms
Norfolk, VA
Medical research$2,500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
To support families of heros$1,000
Beth El the Beaches Synagogue
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
In memory of david cohen$100
Va BCH Rescue Squad Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
Medical assistance$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Stephen R Caplan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Stephen R Caplan Foundation give?

$47,200 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Stephen R Caplan Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen R Caplan (President), Emily C Nied (Vice Preside), Renee S Caplan (Secretary) and James M Caplan (Treasurer).

What does The Stephen R Caplan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.

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