The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lafayette Hill, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $671K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $670,559
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of 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 $36K (2023) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Donation | $36,000 |
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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 | $670,559 | $30,144 | $39,625 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $30,148 | $29,263 |
| 2023 | $680,040 | $26,616 | $41,976 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $26,616 | $26,506 |
| 2022 | $695,400 | $-9,472 | $52,868 | $46,219 | 3 | $46,219 | $34,317 | $29,414 |
| 2021 | $757,740 | $46,696 | $50,472 | $49,912 | 4 | $49,912 | $46,696 | $34,411 |
| 2020 | $761,516 | $34,504 | $41,210 | $38,500 | 2 | — | $34,504 | $31,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation is led by Marc B. Kaplin, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc B. Kaplin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation
How much does The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation give each year?
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation?
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation reported $671K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation operate?
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation's EIN?
The Elmer and Gertrude Kaplin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2791482. 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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