Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation
The Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York. Its 2024 filing lists no grants, while its 2022 filing reports grants to 19 organizations.
Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $293,001
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $18,727
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $50
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,642
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Venus Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: (631) 836-1331
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 0% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $48K (2022). In 2022 it made 19 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nat'l Ms Society New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hosp Children Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Chidren's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Ctr of NY New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Alzeimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| American Heart Assn Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Island Harvest Mineola, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Soc Melville, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293,001 | $18,727 | $2,642 | — | — | $50 | $6,387 | $13,640 |
| 2023 | $338,923 | $22,856 | $2,969 | — | — | $900 | $12,443 | $10,395 |
| 2022 | $319,036 | $49,980 | $49,467 | $47,500 | 19 | $47,600 | $42,899 | $10,040 |
| 2021 | $318,523 | $18,378 | $23,802 | $21,500 | 4 | $21,600 | $4,125 | $11,358 |
| 2020 | $323,947 | $12,235 | $1,974 | — | — | — | $10,261 | $9,523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — 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 2022 grants included Mount Sinai Health System, whose stated mission is to provide patient care and advance medicine through education, research, and outreach; Island Harvest, whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island; and Smile Train, whose stated purpose is to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported $47,500 in grants across 19 grants. Examples include $2,500 to Mount Sinai Health System, $2,000 to Island Harvest, and $1,000 to Smile Train. The 2023 and 2024 filings each list zero grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn Kaplan, Steven Kaplan, Sherry Stolzenberg, Bonnie Farello, and Lori DeCostanzo as directors.
Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Farello
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Decostanzo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Stolzenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence Kaplan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation
How large is Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation?
Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation reported $293K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (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 Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3545707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence and Marilyn Kaplan 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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