The Caplan-Bensley Foundation
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 46 grants totaling $43,100, including grants to food banks and an organization that provides temporary pet food assistance.
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Caplan-Bensley Foundation gave $43K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $936.957), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,100
- +62.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $937
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $199,808
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Caplan-Bensley 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: 800 Ocean Dr, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-1715
Phone: (561) 775-8001
Website: https://caplanbensleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Caplan-Bensley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Providing Animal Welfare Services ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were Wyoming (23%), Illinois (14%), Colorado (12%), Florida (9%), and Ohio (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Caplan-Bensley Foundation gives
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 187% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 480% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providing Animal Welfare Services Jackson Hole, WY | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinios Food Bank Geneva, IL | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $6,000 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry Boulder, CO | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank of Fort Pierce Fort Pierce, FL | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $3,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio Lorain, OH | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $2,000 |
| Food Finders Food Bank Lafayette, IN | To be used in their ronnie honigsbaum-caplan bensley fund | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank CCL Springfield, OH | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $1,000 |
| Facing Hunger Food Bank Huntington, WV | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $750 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Tennessee Kingsport, TN | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $750 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To Be Used in Their General Fund | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,808 | $47,100 | $46,100 | $43,100 | 46 | $43,100 | $550 | $8,985 |
| 2024 | $198,808 | $171 | $26,848 | $26,500 | 24 | $26,500 | — | $8,953 |
| 2023 | $225,485 | $53 | $17,250 | $17,250 | 8 | — | $424 | — |
| 2022 | $239,354 | $5 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $254,376 | $4 | $16,000 | $16,000 | 3 | — | $1,919 | — |
| 2020 | $275,157 | $250,032 | $23,000 | $23,000 | 3 | — | $3,996 | $3,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Caplan-Bensley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for food banks and other hunger-relief organizations, as well as animal-welfare-related work. For example, Colorado Pet Pantry describes its mission as temporarily feeding Colorado pets to help families care for them and keep them with their families. Food Finders Food Bank describes its mission as distributing surplus food and nonfood products.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $43,100 through 46 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $300.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Providing Animal Welfare Services in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; $6,000 to Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, Illinois; $5,000 to Colorado Pet Pantry in Boulder, Colorado; $3,500 to Treasure Coast Food Bank of Fort Pierce in Florida; and $2,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio in Lorain, Ohio. These grants were designated for the recipients’ general funds. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Food Finders Food Bank for its Ronnie Honigsbaum-Caplan Bensley Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Caplan as chairman, Ronnie Honigsbaum as treasurer, and Maria Caplan as secretary.
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation is led by David Caplan, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Caplan
Chairman
Chairman → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Caplan
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Honigsbaum
Treasurer
Treasurer → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Caplan-Bensley Foundation
How much does The Caplan-Bensley Foundation give each year?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation gave $43K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 24 grants.
What is The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $937, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Caplan-Bensley Foundation give grants?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Colorado (12%).
Does The Caplan-Bensley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Providing Animal Welfare Services ($10,000), Northern Illinios Food Bank ($6,000) and Colorado Pet Pantry ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Caplan-Bensley Foundation?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation reported $200K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Caplan-Bensley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for food banks and other hunger-relief organizations, as well as animal-welfare-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Caplan-Bensley 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 The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's EIN?
The Caplan-Bensley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6470349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Caplan-Bensley 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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