The Kaplan Foundation Inc
The Kaplan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Broomall, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Kaplan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kaplan Foundation Inc gave $10K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), top state Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,600
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,371
- -60.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $109,663
- +6.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Kaplan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Jeff Ruby Foundation ($3K). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kaplan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $11K (2022). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jeff Ruby Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $2,500 |
| School of Creative & Performing Arts (SCPA) Cincinnati, OH | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Contributions | $2,000 |
| Autism Connections Pittsburgh, PA | Contributions | $1,400 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $500 |
| Lohimiller Foundation Lawrenceburg, IN | Contribution | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,663 | $18,777 | $12,661 | $9,600 | 7 | $9,600 | $18,777 | $11,880 |
| 2025 | $103,286 | $20,970 | $13,816 | $10,500 | 3 | $10,825 | $20,970 | $10,938 |
| 2024 | $95,841 | $8,827 | $12,698 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $8,827 | $9,444 |
| 2023 | $99,591 | $14,677 | $13,231 | $10,450 | 5 | $10,450 | $14,677 | $9,940 |
| 2022 | $97,939 | $20,347 | $13,310 | $10,513 | 6 | $10,513 | $17,550 | $11,079 |
| 2021 | $90,655 | $16,698 | $11,533 | $8,800 | 5 | — | $16,698 | $9,899 |
| 2020 | $85,307 | $4,862 | $10,349 | $7,800 | 6 | — | $4,862 | $325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kaplan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kaplan Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dean Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rita Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Berman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Kaplan Foundation Inc
How much does The Kaplan Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc gave $10K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
What is The Kaplan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,400, and its average grant was $1,371, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kaplan Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does The Kaplan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Kaplan Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contributions" (4 grants) and "Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are The Kaplan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include The Jeff Ruby Foundation ($2,500), School of Creative & Performing Arts (SCPA) ($2,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Kaplan Foundation Inc?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Kaplan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kaplan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3471257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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