Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported 58 grants totaling $45,350, with 96% of grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $781.897), mostly in Ohio. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,350
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $782
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $420,004
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (16 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Faye Kaplan Charitable 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: 2288 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH 44118-3547
Phone: (216) 978-6348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JDN Early Childhood Center ($8K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 246 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares were 1% each for recipients in the District of Columbia, Florida, and New York; California accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 58 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $394; repeat grants $930. How we count
Medians: $175 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDN Early Childhood Center Cleveland Heights, OH | General | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Cleveland HTS High Sch Fdn Cleveland, OH | General | $3,500 |
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | General | $3,500 |
| Mandel Jewish Community Center Beachwood, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Cleveland International Film Festiv Cleveland, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited Cleveland, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse Cleveland, OH | General | $1,800 |
| Friendship Circle Pepper Pike, OH | General | $1,800 |
| Adoption Network Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General | $1,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $420,004 | $71,301 | $46,820 | $45,350 | 58 | $46,970 | $71,151 | $42,847 |
| 2024 | $407,579 | $36,746 | $45,552 | $43,272 | 45 | $45,042 | $35,700 | $41,967 |
| 2023 | $415,483 | $32,274 | $40,818 | $39,040 | 52 | $40,308 | $31,665 | $36,107 |
| 2022 | $389,207 | $25,137 | $36,613 | $35,064 | 43 | $36,239 | $24,470 | $31,504 |
| 2021 | $402,743 | $21,672 | $35,781 | $34,137 | 48 | $35,355 | $19,574 | $32,440 |
| 2020 | $417,911 | $-113,978 | $37,186 | $35,517 | 42 | — | $21,235 | $29,766 |
| 2019 | $569,363 | $36,496 | $37,168 | $34,720 | 48 | — | $30,907 | $31,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting community well-being, preparing young people for the workforce, connecting people affected by adoption and foster care with support, and helping adults pursue education. For example, Youth Opportunities Unlimited describes its work as equipping teens and young adults with skills and experiences to thrive in the workforce and throughout their lives. Seeds of Literacy says it provides personal education to empower adults to succeed in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $45,350. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $8,000, with a median of $150. The largest grants included $8,000 to JDN Early Childhood Center, $5,000 to Jewish Federation of Cleveland, $3,500 each to Cleveland Heights High School Foundation and Playhouse Square, and $3,000 to Mandel Jewish Community Center. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Cleveland International Film Festival and Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and $1,650 to Adoption Network Cleveland.
Among the smaller reported grants, Lake Erie Ink, Seeds of Literacy, Community of Hope, and A Place 4 Me Collaborative each received $500. Lake Erie Ink describes itself as a writing space for youth that provides creative expression; Community of Hope says it builds supportive relationships for Cleveland youth and young families; and A Place 4 Me Collaborative describes its mission as preventing and ending youth homelessness in Cuyahoga County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sherri Appleton as president and treasurer, Marty Resnik as vice president, and Lydia Resnik as secretary.
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation is led by Sherri Appleton, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherri Appleton
President & Treasurer
Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Resnik
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Resnik
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Faye Kaplan (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation
How much does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation give each year?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 45 grants.
What is Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150, and its average grant was $782, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation that year got $394 on average.
Where does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation give grants?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (22 grants), Cleveland Heights, OH (7 grants), Beachwood, OH (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include JDN Early Childhood Center ($8,000), Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($5,000) and Cleveland HTS High Sch Fdn ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation reported $420K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faye Kaplan Charitable 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 Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Faye Kaplan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1787347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Faye Kaplan Charitable 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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