The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan is a private foundation based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $1,996,639 to charitable organizations.
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan at a glance
In short: The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan gave $2.0M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,996,639
- +2767.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,756
- +1203.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $624,357
- -69.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (14 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% 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 The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13235 Palmers Creek Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (610) 730-8551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaplan Collection Judacia ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 79 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares of grant dollars were Pennsylvania, 80%; New York, 13%; an unspecified state, 5%; Florida, 1%; and New Jersey, 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 22 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $122K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 247% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $70K (2023) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan Collection Judacia Philadelphia, PA | Support | $1,600,693 |
| SMJ Federation Flushing, NY | Support | $260,045 |
| Technion Israel Institute of Tech | Support | $60,000 |
| Neveh Michael | Support | $35,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Sarasota, FL | Support | $19,000 |
| Legacy Judacia Lakewood, NJ | Support | $4,050 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | Support | $3,000 |
| Kestenbaum Company LLC Brooklyn, NY | Support | $2,662 |
| J Greenstein & CO Cedarhurst, NY | Support | $2,285 |
| Drexel Hillel Philadelphia, PA | Support | $1,800 |
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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 | $624,357 | $119,736 | $1,998,995 | $1,996,639 | 22 | $1,996,639 | $18,335 | $44,408 |
| 2023 | $2,024,217 | $453,202 | $126,529 | $69,633 | 10 | $121,727 | $18,552 | $52,312 |
| 2022 | $3,364,217 | $1,496,151 | $861,994 | $821,683 | 19 | $849,630 | $20,832 | $58,228 |
| 2021 | $1,803,918 | $475,810 | $585,783 | $576,200 | 9 | $580,152 | $510,919 | $50,134 |
| 2020 | $1,905,199 | $119,056 | $564,090 | $536,255 | 19 | — | $1,523 | $82,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan 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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. Florida Studio Theatre says it aims to make theatre accessible, present challenging and entertaining work, and foster positive change through a public forum. The American Jewish Committee says its mission includes enhancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel and advancing human rights and democratic values. Hudson Institute describes itself as a research organization promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,996,639. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,600,693, with a median of $1,400.
The largest reported grants included $1,600,693 to Kaplan Collection Judacia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and $260,045 to SMJ Federation in Flushing, New York. Other grants included $60,000 to Technion Israel Institute of Tech, $35,000 to Neveh Michael, $19,000 to Temple Emanuel in Sarasota, Florida, and $3,000 to All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota. The American Jewish Committee in New York received $1,000; Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota received $1,000; and Hudson Institute in Washington, DC, received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold Kaplan and Pamela Ryba as trustees.
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Ryba
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deanne Kaplan (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan
How much does The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan give each year?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan gave $2.0M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 10 grants.
What is The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's typical grant size?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's median grant in 2024 was $1,400, and its average grant was $90,756, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan that year got $122K on average.
Where does The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan give grants?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Sarasota, FL (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (22 grants).
Who are The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's largest grantees?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's largest 2024 grantees include Kaplan Collection Judacia ($1,600,693), SMJ Federation ($260,045) and Technion Israel Institute of Tech ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan reported $624K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's EIN?
The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2961830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). The Deanne & Arnold Kaplan funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-deanne-and-arnold-kaplan-morg_2743fa4e616445e79fd5b042eb609192
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