Private foundation · EIN 42-1377146 · Palm Bch Gdns, Florida

Daniel and Ellen Kaplan Family 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: 24 grants paid, $377K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$377K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Sioux CitySioux City, IACharity$75K
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNCharity$50K
MazonSherman Oaks, CACharity$30K
Friends of the Israeli DefenseNew York, NYCharity$28K
LA Family HousingNorth Hollywood, CACharity$25K
Stand With USLos Angeles, CACharity$25K
Food Bank of SiouxlandSioux City, IACharity$20K
Congregation Beth ShalomSioux City, IACharity$17K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYCharity$15K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCharity$15K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYCharity$10K
Girls IncSioux City, IACharity$10K
Lawyers Without BordersNew Haven, CTCharity$10K
Planned Parenthood of MontanaMissoula, MTCharity$10K
Spanish Peaks Community FoundationBig Sky, MTCharity$10K
Hrdc Food BankBig Sky, MTCharties$5,000
Boys and Girls HomeSioux City, IACharity$5,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACharity$5,000
Urban Rural ActionWashington, DCCharity$5,000
Sanford L Kurland Research FundLos Angeles, CACharity$3,600
Gallatin River Task ForceBig Sky, MTCharity$2,500
Wellness in ActionGallatin Gateway, MTCharity$1,000
Friends of MontanapbsBozeman, MTCharity$350
Siouxland Public MediaSioux City, IACharity$250

By state: Iowa 6 · California 5 · New York 4 · Minnesota 1 · Montana 6 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Daniel and Ellen Kaplan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida, 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 Daniel and Ellen Kaplan Family 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 Daniel and Ellen Kaplan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $377K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Daniel and Ellen Kaplan Family Foundation give?

Iowa (6 grants), California (5 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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