Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation
The Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return and states that it elected to terminate its activities, satisfied its outstanding liabilities, and filed articles of dissolution. The foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation at a glance
In short: Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation gave $927K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $926,500
- +3606.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,119
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 9350 Wilshire Blvd 402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 274-2259
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($500K). Together the top 10 received $905K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 49 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (64%) and Arizona (32%). The remaining reported shares were Nevada (2%), New York (1%), and North Carolina (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4442% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $927K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $927K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $500,000 |
| The Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $250,000 |
| Fidf Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $45,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $45,000 |
| Chabad of Scottsdale Arizona Scottsdale, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $18,000 |
| Chabad of UNR Reno, NV | Public Support of Organization Mission | $18,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Childhelp Scottsdale, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $7,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $7,000 |
| Rohr Chabad at ASU Tempe, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided in the filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $933,185 | $926,500 | 21 | $933,185 | — | $44,057 |
| 2023 | $933,185 | $613,710 | $32,165 | $25,000 | 1 | $58,796 | — | $18,282 |
| 2022 | $351,640 | $3 | $23,171 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $3 | $18,291 |
| 2021 | $374,808 | $39 | $20,400 | $20,400 | 6 | $20,400 | $39 | $19,420 |
| 2020 | $395,169 | $23,083 | $22,722 | $23,212 | 20 | — | — | $19,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
The available filing does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes; Sojourner Center describes its work as addressing domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking; and Beagle Freedom Project describes its mission as eliminating animal suffering through rescue and public education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $926,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants listed were $500,000 to City of Hope in Duarte, California, and $250,000 to The TGen Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. Other notable grants included $45,000 each to FIDF and Stand With Us, both in Los Angeles.
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2024 filing is marked final and states that the foundation elected to terminate its activities, this policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie J. Gorham as president, vice president, and secretary.
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation is led by Laurie J. Gorham, President, Vice President & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie J. Gorham
President, Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → President, Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven L. Kaplan (2020–2021) — President
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 Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation
How much does Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation give each year?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation gave $927K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's typical grant size?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $44,119, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation give grants?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (6 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (21 grants).
Who are Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's largest grantees?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($500,000), The Tgen Foundation ($250,000) and Fidf ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a foundation mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
Steven Lawrence Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1154970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven Lawrence 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
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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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