Private foundation · EIN 25-6677269 · Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $441K total, median $2,000. 42% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$441K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in PA
42%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Ned Kaplin, Po Box 578, Conshohocken, Pa, 6108341116 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$133K
Emilys EntourageMerion Station, PAFor general support of charitable activities$50K
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$40K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILFor general support of charitable activities$25K
Meketa USAAustin, TXFor general support of charitable activities$25K
Ballenisles Charites FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FLFor general support of charitable activities$20K
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$20K
Mitzvah Circle FoundationNorristown, PAFor general support of charitable activities$20K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$12K
Jevs Human ServicesPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$10K
Eddie's HousePhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChicago, ILFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary FibrosisCoopersburg, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
Jevs FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$4,500
Insight Through EducationPalm Beach Gardens, FLFor general support of charitable activities$4,000
Hillel of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$3,000
The Israel BridgePalm Beach Gardens, FLFor general support of charitable activities$3,000
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
National Council of Jewish Women Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Alport Syndrome FoundationScottsdale, AZFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
ALS Association Greater Philadelphia ChapterAmbler, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
Cradles to Crayons PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
Planned Parenthood Southeastern PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
USC Shoah FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
Parkinson's Care to CureMiami, FLFor general support of charitable activities$2,000
Maltz Jupiter TheatreJupiter, FLFor general support of charitable activities$1,500
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Delivering GoodNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Israel Medical FundSolon, OHFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Make-A-WishPhoenix, AZFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
National Kidney FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases AssociationBoston, MAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
The National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Toys for TotsTriangle, VAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Walnut Street TheaterPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Sweet Dream MakersBoca Raton, FLFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Jericho MinistriesSheboygan, WIFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
A Better Chance in Lower MerionArdmore, PAFor general support of charitable activities$500
FIRST Tee Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FLFor general support of charitable activities$500
J Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship TrustBroomall, PAFor general support of charitable activities$500
Special OlympicsNorristown, PAFor general support of charitable activities$500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLFor general support of charitable activities$500
The Lenfest InstitutePhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$500
Maccabi USAPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$360
Epilepsy FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$100

By state: Pennsylvania 23 · Florida 8 · Illinois 3 · New York 6 · Texas 1 · California 6

About this foundation

The Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Ned J Kaplin, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $441K across 55 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Marcia and Ned Kaplin Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (23 grants), Florida (8 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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