Private foundation · EIN 13-6067379 · Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Julius H Caplan Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $514K total, median $6,250. 75% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$514K
Median grant
$6,250
Stays in PA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of Univ of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral fund$500K
Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PAGeneral fund$7,500
CASA of Lancaster CountyLancaster, PAGeneral fund$5,000
Nevet OrgRaanana, ISGeneral fund$1,800

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Julius H Caplan Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Lh Dubrow, tax-exempt since 1945. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Julius H Caplan Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Julius H Caplan Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $514K across 4 grants, a median of $6,250.

Where does Julius H Caplan Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), INTL (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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