Kaplan Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-3796516 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$22M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes at an array of 501(C)(3) organizations | $3,300,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,010 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Naperville, IL | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Funding research for blindness cures | $2,500 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | To support and help the local communitu by giving back to non-profit organizations. | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | For educational and teaching purposes | $2,000 |
| Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival | Boca Raton, FL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | New York, NY | For tennis equipment and educational supplies | $1,000 |
| More Lyfe Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Washington, DC | General operating support | $500 |
| She Can | Mill Valley, CA | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,332,010 | 14 |
| 2023 | $795,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101441
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3796516
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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