Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation
The Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 28 grants totaling $67,228 to charitable organizations, including a synagogue, universities, and organizations working in areas such as humanitarian response, animal welfare, and community services.
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation gave $67K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,228
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,401
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $925,216
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (16 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% 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 Kaplan Rosenow Family 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: 1756 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 342-2410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Sholom ($20K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (37%), New York (35%), and Pennsylvania (15%). Smaller shares went to recipients in California (4%) and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 28 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $708; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sholom Chicago, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Donation | $17,500 |
| Washington University Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cornell - Baja Ithaca, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Nref Rolling Meadows, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Suffern Montebello, NY | Donation | $1,818 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cornell -PCCW Ithaca, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jespy House South Orange, NJ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue Lombard, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $925,216 | $82,447 | $73,178 | $67,228 | 28 | $67,228 | $33,279 | $57,407 |
| 2024 | $918,539 | $111,094 | $66,352 | $61,508 | 27 | $61,508 | $48,998 | $51,049 |
| 2023 | $870,205 | $-24,108 | $45,560 | $40,998 | 30 | $40,998 | $23,466 | $46,792 |
| 2022 | $943,687 | $46,652 | $58,187 | $47,481 | 24 | $47,481 | $27,156 | $50,243 |
| 2021 | $960,808 | $84,088 | $59,382 | $49,616 | 26 | $49,616 | $64,870 | $53,396 |
| 2020 | $929,456 | $7,781 | $43,950 | $35,702 | 39 | — | $19,869 | $51,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Adopt-A-Pet says it cares for the emotional and physical needs of unwanted or abandoned dogs before adoption. Bernie’s Book Bank describes sourcing and distributing children’s books to increase book ownership in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $67,228. Grants ranged from $360 to $20,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $20,000 to Temple Sholom in Chicago, $17,500 to Cornell University in Ithaca, and $10,000 to Washington University in Philadelphia. Other grants included $2,500 to Cornell - Baja and $2,500 to NREF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Rosenow as president/treasurer, Brian Kaplan as secretary, and Joshua Rosenow, Andrea Kaplan, and Sheri Kaplan as directors.
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation is led by Amy Rosenow, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Rosenow
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Rosenow
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kaplan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rosenow Family Foundation
How much does Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation give each year?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation gave $67K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 27 grants.
What is Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,401, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation that year got $708 on average.
Where does Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation give grants?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (4 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Sholom ($20,000), Cornell University ($17,500) and Washington University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation reported $925K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaplan Rosenow Family 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 Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's EIN?
Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2825988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kaplan Rosenow Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Kaplan Rosenow Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaplan-rosenow-family-foundation-morg_c4a965c6c09048d48cba22db40968f7f
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