The Kapiloff Foundation Inc
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $82,500 to organizations in several states.
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kapiloff Foundation Inc gave $83K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Maryland. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,500
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,342
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,222,705
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (25% 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 Kapiloff Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Lynn Kapiloff and provide the purpose of the funds requested and the anticipated benefit of the grant. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Kapiloff
Mailing address: 5307 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: (301) 728-7949
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kapiloff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Norton Museum of Art ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest state shares were Maryland (25%), Florida (19%), Rhode Island (18%), California (14%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kapiloff Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of 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 $71K (2022) to $103K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Support Mission | $10,000 |
| Jewish Silicon Valley Los Gatos, CA | Support Mission | $6,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | Support Mission | $6,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, IL | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Washington, DC | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Beth El Congregation Pikesville, MD | Support Missionsupport Mission | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore, MD | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Penn Hillel Philadelphia, PA | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Support Mission | $5,000 |
| Susan Borstein Holocaust Education CENTER(SBHEC) Providence, RI | Support Mission | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,222,705 | $70,375 | $85,550 | $82,500 | 19 | $82,500 | $69,660 | $60,417 |
| 2023 | $1,231,083 | $68,878 | $82,186 | $76,300 | 19 | $76,300 | $68,141 | $59,896 |
| 2022 | $1,235,496 | $73,735 | $78,361 | $71,100 | 28 | $71,100 | $72,816 | $63,240 |
| 2021 | $1,234,556 | $100,370 | $110,000 | $102,950 | 22 | $102,950 | $100,370 | $70,264 |
| 2020 | $1,244,186 | $27,774 | $80,200 | $71,700 | 17 | — | $37,751 | $63,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kapiloff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as offering transformative experiences through art, programs, and collections. Jewish Silicon Valley says it works to improve lives, build understanding, and strengthen the Jewish people. Penn Hillel describes work that includes Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk. Other 2024 grantees include Foster Forward, whose stated mission is to empower people impacted by foster care, and Living Classrooms Foundation, which provides hands-on education and job training, with an emphasis on at-risk youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $82,500 across 19 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $10,000 to Norton Museum of Art; $6,750 to Jewish Silicon Valley; and $6,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Other listed grants of $5,000 went to Anshe Emet Synagogue, the Anti-Defamation League, Beth El Congregation, Living Classrooms Foundation, Penn Hillel, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Susan Borstein Holocaust Education Center, Trinity Repertory Company, and James Beard Public Market.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Kapiloff as president, Brenda Mandel and Erika Schon as vice presidents, and Jeffrey Nusinov as secretary/treasurer.
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc is led by Lynn Kapiloff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Kapiloff
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Mandel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Schon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Nusinov
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Kapiloff Foundation Inc
How much does The Kapiloff Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc gave $83K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 19 grants.
What is The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,342, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kapiloff Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kapiloff Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Rhode Island (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), Providence, RI (2 grants), North Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kapiloff Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Mission" (18 grants).
Who are The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Norton Museum of Art ($10,000), Jewish Silicon Valley ($6,750) and Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kapiloff Foundation Inc?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kapiloff Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as offering transformative experiences through art, programs, and collections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kapiloff Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kapiloff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1353142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kapiloff Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kapiloff Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kapiloff-foundation-inc-morg_46b7a9ce27d84a099e5f9428ecc900d1
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