Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation
The Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Elbert, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including food banks, meal programs, and youth services.
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation at a glance
In short: Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state New Mexico. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,000
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,369,542
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13315 Pawnee Trail, Elbert, CO 80106
Phone: (719) 229-4427
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of the Rockies ($150K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 97 grants of 139 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (30%), New York (30%), Colorado (26%), Arizona (7%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $863K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin De Prores Soup Kitchen Espanola, NM | General | $50,000 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Silver Key Senior Svc Colorado Springs, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Albuquerque, NM | General | $50,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Food Depot Sante Fe, NM | General | $50,000 |
| Rio Grande Food Project Albuquerque, NM | General | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Palisade, CO | General | $50,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank Colorado Springs, CO | General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,369,542 | $1,614,912 | $2,172,520 | $1,350,000 | 27 | $1,673,502 | $1,135,474 | $1,397,373 |
| 2023 | $12,947,738 | $1,110,809 | $2,065,828 | $1,265,000 | 29 | $1,591,381 | $650,867 | $1,227,074 |
| 2022 | $13,891,207 | $1,510,619 | $1,839,211 | $1,085,000 | 22 | $1,386,399 | $1,060,007 | $1,275,904 |
| 2021 | $14,220,702 | $1,080,611 | $1,561,428 | $863,093 | 20 | $1,139,401 | $664,865 | $1,388,767 |
| 2020 | $14,703,142 | $1,122,647 | $1,657,282 | $970,000 | 41 | — | $719,135 | $1,146,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing food insecurity and community needs, as well as youth services. For example, Roadrunner Food Bank describes its mission as feeding people facing hunger and building partnerships for long-term self-sufficiency in New Mexico. Fresh Youth Initiatives says it works to empower young people with few resources and help low-income, immigrant, and first-generation children build secure futures, healthy lives, and academic achievement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,350,000. Each itemized grant was $50,000. Recipients included Roadrunner Food Bank, Rio Grande Food Project, Food Bank of the Rockies, World Central Kitchen, and Fresh Youth Initiatives, each listed as receiving $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nicolas Dowis is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation is led by Nicolas Dowis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicolas Dowis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $225K, to Nicolas Dowis (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation
How much does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation give each year?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 29 grants.
What is Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's typical grant size?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation give grants?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Colorado (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (4 grants), Albuquerque, NM (4 grants) and Palisade, CO (3 grants).
Does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's largest grantees?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of the Rockies ($150,000 across 3 grants), Fresh Youth Initiatives ($100,000 across 2 grants) and Roadrunner Food Bank ($100,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations addressing food insecurity and community needs, as well as youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3798875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abram and Ray 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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