Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation
The Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 33 grants totaling $417,543.
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation gave $418K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Maryland. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $417,543
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,653
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,368,308
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family 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: 7710 Woodmont Avenue 510, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (917) 776-5291
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($200K). Together the top 10 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 152 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 4% to Delaware, 3% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $292K (2021) to $503K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $418K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $100,000 |
| JCRC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
| Seeking Equality Empowerment and Community Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware Wilmington, DE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center Baltimore, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle Potomac, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Kollel Silver Spring, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Joan Dancy & Pals Red Bank, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,368,308 | $854,091 | $531,214 | $417,543 | 33 | $451,661 | $523,335 | $285,696 |
| 2023 | $3,301,543 | $640,948 | $577,200 | $503,485 | 35 | $527,185 | $590,933 | $259,533 |
| 2022 | $3,237,795 | $94,404 | $448,837 | $407,360 | 29 | $410,360 | $65,770 | $279,960 |
| 2021 | $3,592,228 | $363,560 | $331,752 | $292,205 | 28 | $295,205 | $329,615 | $292,755 |
| 2020 | $3,561,691 | $218,349 | $399,862 | $363,300 | 27 | — | $185,701 | $255,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $286K 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 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans Jewish community needs and education, inclusive special education, and music programming in residential and healthcare communities. For example, Jewish Federation of Delaware says its mission is to mobilize the Jewish community to address issues and meet needs; Sulam says it provides inclusive special education support for diverse learners in Jewish day schools; and Iris Music Project says it creates opportunities for connection and purpose through collaborative programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $417,543. Grants ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants were $200,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and $100,000 to Jewish Community Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 to JCRC of Greater Washington, $15,000 to Seeking Equality Empowerment and Community, and $10,000 to Jewish Federation of Delaware, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie A. Kaplan and Samuel G. Kaplan as trustees.
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie A. Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel G. Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation
How much does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation give each year?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation gave $418K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $503K across 35 grants.
What is Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $12,653, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation give grants?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), North Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Potomac, MD (2 grants).
Does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($200,000), Jewish Community Foundation ($100,000) and JCRC of Greater Washington ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans Jewish community needs and education, inclusive special education, and music programming in residential and healthcare communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family 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 Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN?
Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2711366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leslie & Samuel 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leslie-and-samuel-kaplan-family-foundation-morg_b21f35e9b9824c5795be715e47b001ee
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