The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation was a private foundation based in Doral, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated on December 31, 2023, distributing its net assets to public charities; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation gave $62K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $62,127
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- Average grant
- $5,177
- Median grant
- $3,547
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists a written document explaining the cause as the required material, with no award restrictions. These instructions are from the foundation’s final filing and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Luis Aguiar
Mailing address: 3551 Estepona Ave, Doral, FL 33178
Phone: (786) 385-6525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bezerra De Menezes Kardecial Spirtist Assocation ($16K). Together the top 10 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 25% to Florida, 13% to New York, and 4% to Virginia. The filing also reports 5% in an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bezerra De Menezes Kardecial Spirtist Assocation Miami, FL | Support Education of Scientific, Philosophical and Moral Studies | $15,526 |
| Sacred Mountain Sanctuary Skyland, NC | Support study that is essential to the lives and wellbeing of the community | $11,700 |
| Culture's Edge Asheville, NC | Support, demonstrating and catalyzing the development of healthy, sustainable and regenerative culture | $7,551 |
| Asheville School Asheville, NC | Education | $5,400 |
| Crossroads Co FJC New York, NY | Provide essential prevention and intervention programs for teens and young adults in israel | $4,380 |
| Congregation Zirchron Menahem Monsey, NY | Support Jewish Religion | $3,894 |
| Earth Path Education Candler, NC | Support a regenerative culture in connective relationship with the natural world | $3,200 |
| Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Hendersonville, NC | Advance the health and well-being of community through prevention and treatment | $3,200 |
| Childfund Merrifield, VA | Support deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives | $2,409 |
| Task Brazil Trust | Advance the Education and Well-Being of Impoverished Children | $1,947 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 12 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,964 | $82,877 | $62,127 | 12 | $62,127 | $2,279 |
| 2022 | $80,913 | $1,057 | $18,738 | — | — | — | $4,460 |
| 2021 | $98,594 | $-31 | $18,742 | — | — | — | $5,191 |
| 2020 | $117,367 | $964 | $18,552 | — | — | — | $5,794 |
| 2019 | $134,955 | $3,025 | $19,363 | — | — | — | $6,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for education, Jewish religion, health and well-being, regenerative culture, and programs for children and young people.
Among the grantees, Cultures Edge describes its mission as supporting, demonstrating, and catalyzing the development of healthy, sustainable, and regenerative culture. Asheville School says it prepares students for college and life in a diverse school community that nurtures character and develops mind, body, and spirit. Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation says it educates and inspires the community to support Henderson County Hospital Corporation, doing business as Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $62,127. Grant amounts ranged from $1,460 to $15,526, with a median of $3,547. The filing states that the foundation distributed its net assets to public charities as part of its termination.
Among the largest 2023 grants were $15,526 to Bezerra de Menezes Kardecial Spiritist Association for education in scientific, philosophical, and moral studies; $11,700 to Sacred Mountain Sanctuary for study considered essential to the community’s lives and well-being; and $7,551 to Cultures Edge to support the development of healthy, sustainable, and regenerative culture. Other grants included $5,400 to Asheville School for education and $3,200 to Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation to advance community health and well-being.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Luis Aguiar as director.
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation is led by Luis Aguiar, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Luis Aguiar
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $15K, to Luis Aguiar (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation
How much does The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation give each year?
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation gave $62K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,547, and its average grant was $5,177, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation give grants?
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Bezerra De Menezes Kardecial Spirtist Assocation ($15,526), Sacred Mountain Sanctuary ($11,700) and Culture's Edge ($7,551), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for education, Jewish religion, health and well-being, regenerative culture, and programs for children and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation?
The 2023 filing lists a written document explaining the cause as the required material, with no award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's EIN?
The Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0127083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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