Florence & Richard Koplow Family

LEXINGTON, MA EIN: 04-6862775

The Florence & Richard Koplow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1999 and operates under EIN 04-6862775.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$314K

-2.9% YoY

Grant Count

-32.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+44.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence & Richard Koplow Family reported a distributable amount of $329K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Mental Health Treatment
COVID-19 Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Child Welfare

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Massachusetts
New York
Illinois

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $1.4M (87%)

New York $87K (5%)

California $40K (2%)

District of Columbia $24K (1%)

Illinois $24K (1%)

Pennsylvania $20K (1%)

Missouri $10K (1%)

New Jersey $5K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Cities

AmherstArlingtonBostonBrightonBrocktonCambridgeCarol StreamChathamChicagoConcordDennisDurhamEast MorichesForest HillsFraminghamHarwich PortHewlettLexingtonLos AngelesLynn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $5,204,886 (as of most recent filing)

Total Giving: $314,095 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,204,886	$5,159,829	$5,314,871
Revenue	$405,621	$216,523	$373,355
Expenses	$360,564	$372,312	$418,275
Qualifying Distributions	$314,095	$323,470	$370,580
Net Investment Income	$358,752	$179,517	$330,570
Distributable Amount	$329,154	$310,310	$325,717

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Temple Isaiah ($43,000), Cary Memorial Library Foundation ($25,150), Lexington Historical Society ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR YAD VASHEM INC NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS FOUNDATION BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$20,000
CAMERA BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
CITY YEAR BOSTON BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$3,000
ELDREDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHATHAM, MA	CHARITABLE	$100
FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM BROCKTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$500
LEX EAT TOGETHER LEXINGTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
LEXINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY LEXINGTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$25,000
LEXINGTON LIGHTING FUND LEXINGTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$50

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FLORENCE KOPLOW TRUSTEE	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Florence & Richard Koplow Family fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Mental Health Treatment • COVID-19 Disaster Preparedness and Relief • Child Welfare

How do I apply for a grant from Florence & Richard Koplow Family?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $25,000 to $43,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $314,095 in total giving based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024). **Mental Health Focus:** The foundation is among the top funders in Lexington for mental health treatment grants, with $323,470 in giving to this focus area.

Where does Florence & Richard Koplow Family make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Massachusetts • New York • Illinois

What size grants does Florence & Richard Koplow Family award?

In 2024, Florence & Richard Koplow Family awarded 47 grants totaling $314K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Florence & Richard Koplow Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Florence & Richard Koplow Family reported a distributable amount of $329K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Florence & Richard Koplow Family's EIN?

Florence & Richard Koplow Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6862775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.