Kaplan Foundation
The Kaplan Foundation is a private, nonoperating 501(c)(3) foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. The organization has been tax-exempt since February 1992 and maintains its headquarters at 1430 Techny Road in Northbrook, IL 60062.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+319.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$238K
+199.4% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation's grant awards typically range from $200 to $3,300,000. Based on recent financial filings, the foundation distributed $795,000 in total giving during fiscal year 2023 and $3,332,010 in total giving in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations in Illinois, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $14.6 million to $15.3 million
- Total Revenue: $833,961
- Total Expenses: $899,318
- Net Income: -$65,357
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $12.9 million
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Community Trust ($3,300,000), Park Avenue Synagogue ($10,010), Congregation Beth Shalom ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| BOCA RATON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL BOCA RATON, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| BOCA RIO FOUNDATION BOCA RATON, FL | TO SUPPORT AND HELP THE LOCAL COMMUNITU BY GIVING BACK TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | $2,000 |
| CANCER WELLNESS CENTER NORTHBROOK, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSES AT AN ARRAY OF 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS | $3,300,000 |
| CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM NAPERVILLE, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS COLUMBIA, MD | FUNDING RESEARCH FOR BLINDNESS CURES | $2,500 |
| HEALTHNETWORK FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| ISRAEL TENNIS & EDUCATION CENTERS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | FOR TENNIS EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES | $1,000 |
| MORE LYFE FOUNDATION SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL KAPLAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| EDWARD KAPLAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MARTIN KAPLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALAN KAPLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: drkfoundation.org
- Email: info@cct.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Kaplan Foundation?
The foundation's grant awards typically range from $200 to $3,300,000. Based on recent financial filings, the foundation distributed $795,000 in total giving during fiscal year 2023 and $3,332,010 in total giving in 2024. The foundation's funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Jewish Nonprofits and Faith-based Organizations • Religious Nonprofits • Obesity Prevention
Where does Kaplan Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations in Illinois, New York, and Florida.
What size grants does Kaplan Foundation award?
In 2024, Kaplan Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $238K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3796516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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