Leslie & Samuel Kaplan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 45-2711366 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$418K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,543 and $5,000.
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
48% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | General support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | North Bethesda, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Jcrc of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | General support | $20,000 |
| Seeking Equality Empowerment and Community | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Resource Center | Baltimore, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Potomac, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Kollel | Silver Spring, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Joan Dancy & Pals | Red Bank, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Miracle Messages Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General expenses | $5,000 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation | Chevy Chase, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Save a Childs Heart | Rockville, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Seaside Jewish Community | Rehoboth Beach, DE | General support | $3,500 |
| Broad Futures | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Edlavitch Dcjcc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| The Friendship Circle | Potomac, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Beebe Med Foundation | Lewes, DE | General support | $2,000 |
| Chadad of Southern Delaware | Lewes, DE | General support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Lubovitch | Washington, DC | General support | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Loudoun | Ashburn, VA | General support | $1,800 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | Rockville, MD | General support | $1,800 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of Greater Washington | Bethesda, MD | General support | $1,800 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging | Rockville, MD | General support | $1,800 |
| All Others Less Than 500 Donated | Bethesda, MD | General support | $1,543 |
| Caring Matters | Gaithersburg, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornwall Manor Benevolent Fund | Cornwall, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Rehoboth Beach Historical Societymuseum | Rehoboth Beach, DE | General support | $1,000 |
| Sulam Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Iris Music Project | Columbia, MD | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Rockville, MD | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $417,543 | 33 |
| 2023 | $503,485 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521329349101282
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2711366
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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