Caplan Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOwings Mills, Maryland · EIN 52-2005222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$178K
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK CAPLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 11433 CRONRIDGE DRIVE, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117 |
| Phone | 4437967373 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $40,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $20,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $19,500 |
| Artists Space | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Beth Am | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $7,554 |
| The Walters Art Museum | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $7,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Mt Vernon Place Conservancy | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Millennium Film Workshop | Brooklyn, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,750 |
| Middle Grades Partnership | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| 2-4-1 Care | Hartford, CT | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Creative Alliance | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Democarcy Now | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Roland Park Country School | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,500 |
| The House Foundation for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,500 |
| Associated Black Charities | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| NY Cares | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Shriver Hall Concert Series | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Studio Museum Harlem | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Young Audiences | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $750 |
| American Red Corss | Washington, DC | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Catholic Charites | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homelss | Washington, DC | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Foundation Flighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Immigration Equality | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Irish Repertory Theater | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Japan Society | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Lrei | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Maryland Humanities Council | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| New York Common Pantry | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Pine Ridge Girls' School | Houston, TX | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Professional Children's School | New York, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Public Theatre | New York, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Saving Mothers | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Share Our Strength | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Squashwise | Baltimore, MD | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Third Street Music School | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Udnf | Washington, DC | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $500 |
| Classic Stage Company | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $250 |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $250 |
| Folk Art Museum | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $250 |
| Morgan Library | New York, NY | To futher the exempt purpose of the organization. | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $178,404 | 66 |
| 2024 | $123,424 | 59 |
| 2023 | $118,043 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602469349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2005222
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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