Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation
The Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $25
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $25
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is not presented as a current application opportunity, given the reported absence of grants and assets in 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Robert Kaplan 800 3Rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 687-1980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert N Kaplan Family 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
The foundation is based in New York, New York. Its listed 2022 grantees include organizations in New York, New York; Westbury, New York; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $110K (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Society Washington DC, DC | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Rye Historical Society Rye, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $11,800 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,750 |
| Federal Bar Foundation New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health New Hyde Park, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| The Fund for Modern Courts New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ascap New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Cos Cob, CT | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | — | $25 | $25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $6,268 | $6,277 | — | — | $3,150 | — | $2 |
| 2022 | $9 | $80,581 | $113,458 | $109,642 | 18 | $111,517 | $78,640 | $2,709 |
| 2021 | $32,886 | $8,326 | $12,687 | $9,250 | 3 | $10,875 | $3,314 | $5,907 |
| 2020 | $37,247 | $12,385 | $28,096 | $25,000 | 2 | — | $10,789 | $5,405 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own missions address Jewish wellbeing and human rights, health care and biomedical research, court reform, and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $109,642 through 18 grants. Listed awards included $10,750 to the American Jewish Committee, $10,000 to Northwell Health Inc, $5,000 to The Fund for Modern Courts Inc, and $1,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The reported grant amounts range from $1,000 to $10,750 among these examples.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert N Kaplan as president and Daniel Kaplan as treasurer/secretary.
Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation is led by Robert N. Kaplan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert N. Kaplan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kaplan
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theodore Kaplan (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation
What does Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own missions address Jewish wellbeing and human rights, health care and biomedical research, court reform, and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in New York, New York. Its listed 2022 grantees include organizations in New York, New York; Westbury, New York; and New York, New York.
What is Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert N Kaplan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4090904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert N 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Robert N Kaplan 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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