A & E Kaplan Foundation
A & E Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Shelbyville, Indiana. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
A & E Kaplan Foundation at a glance
In short: A & E Kaplan Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $697.2), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $6,972
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $697
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Indiana (78% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A & E Kaplan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so this should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: (812) 342-2468
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A & E Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Girls Inc of Shelbyville Indiana ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to recipients in Indiana and Colorado. Indiana recipients received 78% of grant dollars, and Colorado recipients received 22%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc of Shelbyville Indiana Shelbyville, IN | Charitable | $1,972 |
| Western Colorado University Foundat Colorado, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Colorada Horse Rescue Colorado, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Blue River Foundation Shelbyville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Columbus Regional Hospital Columbus, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation Columbus, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Major Hospital Foundation Shelbyville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Shelbyville Central Schools Foundat Shelbyville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Triton Central High School Robotics Shelbyville, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Early Learning Shelby County Indiana, IN | Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | $6,972 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a children’s development coalition, community and hospital foundations, schools, and other charitable organizations. Early Learning Shelby County describes its mission as supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, especially from birth through age five, and ensuring access to quality, affordable services. Blue River Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in Shelby County. Major Hospital Foundation says it supports medical technology and equipment, capital projects, patient assistance, and education for staff and the community.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $6,972. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,972, with a median of $500.
Among the grants were $1,972 to Girls Inc. of Shelbyville Indiana; $1,000 to Western Colorado University Foundation; and $500 each to Colorada Horse Rescue, Blue River Foundation, Columbus Regional Hospital, Heritage Foundation, Major Hospital Foundation, Shelbyville Central Schools Foundation, Triton Central High School Robotics, and Early Learning Shelby County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Stuart Kaplan and Matthew Kaplan as directors.
A & E Kaplan Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Matthew Kaplan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Stuart Kaplan
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A & E Kaplan Foundation
How much does A & E Kaplan Foundation give each year?
A & E Kaplan Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is A & E Kaplan Foundation's typical grant size?
A & E Kaplan Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $697, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does A & E Kaplan Foundation give grants?
A & E Kaplan Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Shelbyville, IN (5 grants), Colorado, CO (2 grants) and Columbus, IN (2 grants).
Does A & E Kaplan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on A & E Kaplan Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are A & E Kaplan Foundation's largest grantees?
A & E Kaplan Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Girls Inc of Shelbyville Indiana ($1,972), Western Colorado University Foundat ($1,000) and Colorada Horse Rescue ($500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does A & E Kaplan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a children’s development coalition, community and hospital foundations, schools, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A & E Kaplan Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A & E Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
A & E Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4119037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does A & E Kaplan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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