Kaphan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kaphan Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $22.9 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $225,320 and the largest $1.6 million. 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$22.9 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$225,320
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$479 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $22.0 million | 86 | $360 million |
| 2024 | $22.9 million | 86 | $479 million |
How to apply
Kaphan 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 Kaphan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York. It also paid $68,200 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $7.4 million |
| Washington | 25 | $4.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $3.4 million |
| California | 15 | $3.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $901,168 |
| Florida | 2 | $545,680 |
| Texas | 1 | $501,191 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $290,463 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $264,835 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite America Institute Inc | General support | $1.6 million |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General support | $698,763 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $698,763 |
| Fairvote | General support | $698,763 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $698,763 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $628,700 |
| Neo -Four Freedoms Fund | General support | $606,236 |
| Sightline Institute | General support | $572,649 |
| Global Press Institute | General support | $530,860 |
| The Miami Foundation Fund for Nonprofit News (Newsmatch) | General support | $526,680 |
| Neo - State Infrastructure Fund | General support | $525,941 |
| Code for America | General support | $512,976 |
| National Abortion Federation | General support | $508,755 |
| Northwest Immigrants Rights Project | General support | $508,456 |
| Raices | General support | $501,191 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | General support | $496,847 |
| Downtown Emergency Service Center - Desc | General support | $496,468 |
| Voting Works | General support | $451,803 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General support | $419,781 |
| Plymouth Housing | General support | $404,555 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $401,533 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General support | $395,156 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General support | $395,156 |
| Democracy Now | General support | $367,103 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $353,964 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General support | $353,964 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $353,964 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $353,964 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $337,341 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General support | $323,214 |
| Campaign Legal Center | General support | $317,957 |
| Fairvote Wa Foundation | General support | $301,827 |
| Opensecrets (Center for Resp Politics) | General support | $299,459 |
| Town Hall | General support | $274,831 |
| Election Administration Resource Center DBA Ranked Choice Voting | General support | $264,835 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General support | $264,372 |
| Neo - More Equitable Democracy | General support | $264,372 |
| Tides Foundation Healthy Democracy Fund | General support | $264,372 |
| Voter Participation Center | General support | $264,372 |
| Maplight | General support | $254,378 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon J Kaphan
- Erica Locke
Questions people ask
Does Kaphan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kaphan Foundation give?
$22.9 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $225,320.
Who runs Kaphan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheldon J Kaphan (President, Treasurer) and Erica Locke (Vice President, Secretary).
What does Kaphan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and education.