Kaplan Family Foundation
The Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports arts, education, health, Jewish, and social organizations that align with its vision of empowering people and inspiring hope.
Kaplan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaplan Family Foundation gave $607K across 95 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $607,370
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 95
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,393
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,825,315
- -8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (31 of 95, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kaplan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 2117 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (952) 927-9338
Website: https://kaplanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaplan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dorot ($40K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
463 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 461 grants of 463 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it is dedicated first and foremost to its local communities in New York and Boston and is committed to making an impact globally. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (34%), Minnesota (19%), Pennsylvania (14%), Illinois (9%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kaplan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 31 of 95 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $387K (2019) to $607K (2025). In 2025 it made 95 grants totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorot New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Support | $30,250 |
| Beth El Synagogue Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $24,792 |
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $19,500 |
| JFCS of Greater Philadelphia Chicago, IL | General Support | $18,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $17,840 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Support | $17,676 |
| Bnai Jeshurun Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $17,655 |
Ready to take the next step with Kaplan Family Foundation?
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 | $2,825,315 | $355,211 | $687,164 | $607,370 | 95 | $612,405 | $299,123 | $651,609 |
| 2024 | $3,088,545 | $1,233,923 | $556,761 | $506,500 | 97 | $510,885 | $1,188,047 | $585,693 |
| 2023 | $2,412,766 | $293,275 | $544,351 | $487,500 | 91 | $529,286 | $255,465 | $538,195 |
| 2022 | $2,597,959 | $793,771 | $500,211 | $457,473 | 89 | $495,825 | $751,033 | $496,538 |
| 2021 | $2,376,924 | $433,988 | $508,106 | $449,333 | 91 | $489,461 | $390,395 | $519,326 |
| 2020 | $2,385,685 | $840,316 | $425,612 | $392,900 | 88 | — | $807,604 | $391,237 |
| 2019 | $1,827,110 | $255,388 | $418,380 | $386,560 | 90 | — | $148,436 | $375,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaplan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $652K 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
The foundation’s mission is to partner with arts, education, health, Jewish, and social organizations that align with its vision. It says it dedicates 50% of its annual budget to Jewish organizations that benefit the broader community and supports efforts that help people access opportunities to enrich their lives. Its stated principles include nurturing innovation, fostering meritocracy, investing in leaders, and building long-term partnerships that strengthen organizations and their core capacities.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently. HIAS describes its work as supporting refugees in finding welcome, safety, and opportunity. The Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. The New Israel Fund describes its work as advancing liberal democracy and equality in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $506,500 through 97 grants. Grants ranged from $400 to $38,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants included $38,000 to DOROT, $35,000 to Beth El Synagogue, $19,000 to HIAS, and $17,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Promote the Vote, and the Public Interest Law Center. The listed grants were for general support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 95 grants totaling $607,370.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Kaplan as president; Leah Kaplan as vice president; Ross Kaplan as secretary; and Marjorie Kaplan, Laura Kaplan, Rachel Kaplan, Bob Riesman, and Jon Smollen as directors.
Kaplan Family Foundation is led by Helen Kaplan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helen Kaplan
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Riesman
Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Smollen
Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kaplan
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Kaplan
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Kaplan
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harvey Kaplan (2019–2022) — Director
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 Kaplan Family Foundation
How much does Kaplan Family Foundation give each year?
Kaplan Family Foundation gave $607K across 95 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $507K across 97 grants.
What is Kaplan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaplan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,393, across 95 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaplan Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Kaplan Family Foundation give grants?
Kaplan Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), Minneapolis, MN (6 grants) and Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Kaplan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kaplan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (95 of 95) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kaplan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaplan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dorot ($40,000), Jewish United Fund ($30,250) and Beth El Synagogue ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kaplan Family Foundation?
Kaplan Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $612K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $652K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to partner with arts, education, health, Jewish, and social organizations that align with its vision. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaplan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN?
Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1794327. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Kaplan Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Kaplan Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Kaplan Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Jewish Federation funds Jewish organizations and programs addressing community needs, including education, engagement, human and social services, security, and Israel and overseas work; it also supports some Minnesota arts projects. Its 2024 grants had a median of $22,382, with amounts ranging from $5,023 to $2.35 million, and funding reaches the Minneapolis area, elsewhere, and internationally. Annual allocation committees review requests from Jewish organizations, but no general policy on unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
$243.6M
Grants
152
Total Given
$12.8M
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia funds basic needs and self-sufficiency, older adults and Holocaust survivors, Jewish life and learning, and community resilience in Greater Philadelphia, Israel, and globally. Its 2025 median grant was $25,000, though awards ranged widely; first-time applicants whose work strongly aligns with its priorities are invited to inquire, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited applications are accepted.
Assets
$506.4M
Grants
286
Total Given
$33.0M
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ
Whippany, NJ
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ supports Jewish community life and other charitable causes, including education, social services, emergency aid, and community initiatives, locally, nationally, and internationally. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,400, though amounts varied widely and most giving is recommended by fundholders. It offers applications for specific grant opportunities, but its general policy on unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$648.3M
Grants
407
Total Given
$29.3M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago funds human services, Jewish education and community programs, crisis response, and support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, primarily through Chicago-area agencies and initiatives. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
The Federation funds Jewish life and identity, antisemitism response, crisis relief, human services, and justice and inclusion, with work in the Bay Area, Israel, and beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $2,405,915, with a median of $22,750. It frequently issues requests for proposals and welcomes inquiries about new Bay Area programs; no current organization grant opportunities were listed.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
1,032
Total Given
$94.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kaplan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaplan-family-foundation-morg_ac5efde6f63e437dad907de654226e88
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_411794327_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Kaplan Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/kaplan-family-foundation-morg_ac5efde6f63e437dad907de654226e88},
note = {Accessed 2026-11-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Kaplan Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Kaplan Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?