The William and Mildred Kaplan
The William and Mildred Kaplan is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food assistance, youth development, public health, and other areas.
The William and Mildred Kaplan at a glance
In short: The William and Mildred Kaplan gave $275K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Maryland. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,500
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,384
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,226,046
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William and Mildred Kaplan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Branchwood Court, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-8318
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Mildred Kaplan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freedom Project Network ($20K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland accounted for 30% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 20%, New York 11%, California 9%, and Mississippi 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William and Mildred Kaplan open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 42 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2023) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Project Network Oxford, MS | Foundation Donation | $20,000 |
| Roca Baltimore, MD | Foundation Donation | $20,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Foundation Donation | $15,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | Foundation Donation | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Foundation Donation | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Foundation Donation | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Founddation Donation | $10,000 |
| Erica Baltimore, MD | Foundation Donation | $10,000 |
| Foot Steps New York, NY | Foundation Donation | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank BaltiMORE, MD | Foundation Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,226,046 | $724,483 | $333,048 | $274,500 | 43 | $274,500 | $724,483 | $17,110 |
| 2024 | $3,827,136 | $401,403 | $287,737 | $251,500 | 42 | $251,500 | $401,403 | $268,596 |
| 2023 | $3,713,470 | $202,709 | $289,449 | $250,120 | 48 | $250,120 | $163,380 | $255,313 |
| 2022 | $3,800,210 | $401,068 | $307,478 | $257,500 | 43 | $257,500 | $351,090 | $256,888 |
| 2021 | $3,686,620 | $643,557 | $296,696 | $252,000 | 29 | $252,000 | $598,861 | $271,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Mildred Kaplan reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include supporting young people and communities in Mississippi through the Freedom Project Network, reducing hunger through the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank, and educating the public about gun violence and safety through Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Other supported organizations described missions involving humanitarian crisis response, prostate cancer research, and support for children affected by foster care, abuse, and neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $274,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 each to Freedom Project Network in Oxford, Mississippi, and Roca in Baltimore. The foundation also reported grants of $15,000 each to ACLU, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Planned Parenthood, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Capital Area Food Bank, Erica, Foot Steps, Maryland Food Bank, Partners in Health, and Sandy Hook Promise Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin F. Kaplan as director.
The William and Mildred Kaplan is led by Robin F. Kaplan, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin F. Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William and Mildred Kaplan
How much does The William and Mildred Kaplan give each year?
The William and Mildred Kaplan gave $275K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 42 grants.
What is The William and Mildred Kaplan's typical grant size?
The William and Mildred Kaplan's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,384, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Mildred Kaplan that year got $7K on average.
Where does The William and Mildred Kaplan give grants?
The William and Mildred Kaplan's top state is Maryland, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Baltimore, MD (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The William and Mildred Kaplan give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The William and Mildred Kaplan's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Foundation Donation" (41 grants).
Who are The William and Mildred Kaplan's largest grantees?
The William and Mildred Kaplan's largest 2025 grantees include Freedom Project Network ($20,000), Roca ($20,000) and ACLU ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Mildred Kaplan?
The William and Mildred Kaplan reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William and Mildred Kaplan fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Mildred Kaplan?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William and Mildred Kaplan's EIN?
The William and Mildred Kaplan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5708151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The William and Mildred Kaplan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The William and Mildred Kaplan funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-and-mildred-kaplan-morg_b1a31cf1ce444728a44585da7bf180dd
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