Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman
Support activities for the benefit of, or carry out, the purposes of the Houston Jewish Community Foundation through grants to charitable, educational and religious organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.3M
+28.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+0.0% YoY
About Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman
Based on IRS filings
Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $924K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,316,369 | $23,567,138 | $21,434,632 |
| Revenue | $2,590,988 | $3,363,482 | $1,372,919 |
| Expenses | $1,489,663 | $1,483,916 | $1,141,641 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $924,098 | $3,268,232 | $1,763,837 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Jewish Community Fdn ($1,350,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Jewish Community Fdn Houston, TX | General support | $1,350,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Freedman | President | 1 | — |
| Martha Kaplan Freedman | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Paul Weaver | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Roberta Herman-Dietrich | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jay Kaplan | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman?
Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $30.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman?
As of 2024, Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman holds $30.3M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman operate?
Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman award?
In 2024, Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman's EIN?
Donald and Martha Kaplan Freedman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5449056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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