Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $982K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $40K.
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation at a glance
In short: Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,800
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $982,265
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Contribution in support of enhancing educational programs and improving the school's campus and support for the brownconnect internship in the arts. | $20,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Contribution in support of enhancing the university's community of creators, problem solvers, innovators, artists and researchers through high-quality teaching and vibrant campus life. | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Contribution to the northwestern annual fund in support for programs associated with the humanities, sciences, engineering, journalism and other university areas. | $10,000 |
| Les Dames D'Aspen Aspen, CO | Support for activities in the aspen area including aspen sante fe ballet, aspen historical society, aspen words, aspen film, aspen music festival and school, theatre aspen, the red brick center for the arts. | $2,500 |
| The Boys Club of New York New York, NY | Support for programming and essential services for boys 7-21 to find supportive mentors and a positive environment where they can gain confidence and character enrichment. | $1,500 |
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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 | $982,265 | $40,749 | $45,132 | $44,000 | 5 | $44,000 | $40,167 | $45,470 |
| 2023 | $815,208 | $33,396 | $39,980 | $37,500 | 4 | $37,500 | $32,941 | $37,456 |
| 2022 | $710,179 | $117,637 | $26,669 | $25,500 | 3 | $25,500 | $117,168 | $35,906 |
| 2021 | $826,123 | $44,156 | $39,166 | $37,925 | 7 | $37,925 | $43,615 | $38,704 |
| 2020 | $741,484 | $53,878 | $30,315 | $29,400 | 9 | — | $53,878 | $32,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathalie M. Kaplan
Trustee & Manager
Chief Financial Officer → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Trustee & Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick A. Gerschel
Trustee & Treasurer
President → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation
How much does Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation give each year?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 4 grants.
What is Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's typical grant size?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation give grants?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (23%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's largest grantees?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($30,000 across 2 grants), Northwestern University ($10,000) and Les Dames D'Aspen ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation reported $982K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 is Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
Nathalie M Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6671631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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