The Robert E Kaplan Charitable
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $35K.
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable at a glance
In short: The Robert E Kaplan Charitable gave $116K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $16,571
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,041,113
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (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 Robert E Kaplan Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Spring Shelter ($50K). Together the top 7 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert E Kaplan Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Spring Shelter Sand Springs, OK | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Little Lighthouse Tulsa, OK | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Building All Children Tulsa, OK | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Washington Co Elder Care Bartlesville, OK | Community Support | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Day Center Tulsa, OK | Community Support | $4,000 |
| First Serve of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Community Support | $2,500 |
| Hopestone Cancer Support Bartlesville, OK | Community Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $3,041,113 | $186,633 | $204,721 | $116,000 | 7 | $141,300 | $35,476 | $151,888 |
| 2023 | $2,982,201 | $3,034,848 | $52,647 | — | — | — | $93,543 | $115,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert E Kaplan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable is led by Thomas Zeiders, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Zeiders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$45K (2023) → $45K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Thomas Zeiders (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Robert E Kaplan Charitable
How much does The Robert E Kaplan Charitable give each year?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable gave $116K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's typical grant size?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert E Kaplan Charitable give grants?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (4 grants) and Bartlesville, OK (2 grants).
Does The Robert E Kaplan Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (7 grants).
Who are The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's largest grantees?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include The Spring Shelter ($50,000), Little Lighthouse ($25,000) and Building All Children ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert E Kaplan Charitable?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (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 Robert E Kaplan Charitable's EIN?
The Robert E Kaplan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2428795. 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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