Private foundation · EIN 36-3796516 · Northbrook, Illinois

Kaplan 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $3.3M total, median $2,000. 36% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$3.3M
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in IL
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILTo support charitable purposes at an array of 501(c)(3) organizations$3.3M
Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Congregation Beth ShalomNaperville, ILGeneral operating support$5,500
Alzheimer's Association of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral operating support$3,000
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDFunding research for blindness cures$2,500
Boca Rio FoundationBoca Raton, FLTo support and help the local communitu by giving back to non-profit organizations.$2,000
Healthnetwork FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral operating support$2,000
Northmoor Education FoundationChicago, ILFor educational and teaching purposes$2,000
Boca Raton Jewish Film FestivalBoca Raton, FLGeneral operating support$1,500
Israel Tennis & Education Centers FoundationNew York, NYFor tennis equipment and educational supplies$1,000
More Lyfe FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral operating support$1,000
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, ILGeneral operating support$500
National Council of Jewish WomenWashington, DCGeneral operating support$500
She CanMill Valley, CAGeneral operating support$500

By state: Illinois 5 · New York 2 · Florida 2 · Maryland 1 · Ohio 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Kaplan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northbrook, Illinois, administered in care of Edward Kaplan, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kaplan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.3M across 14 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Kaplan Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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