Michael & Donna Kaplan Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlymouth, Minnesota · EIN 46-4374951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded81
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$467K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
35% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaboration | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $16,000 |
| Jewish Family And Children's Services | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $10,800 |
| Salvation Army | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $9,377 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Support | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Support | $8,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach Community Partners | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $6,325 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | Support | $6,120 |
| Food Group | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $6,000 |
| NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $5,600 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $4,725 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support | $4,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Support | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $3,000 |
| St Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) | St Louis Park, MN | Support | $3,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Support | $2,600 |
| Simpson Housing Services | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $2,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $2,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Support | $2,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Hopkins, MN | Support | $2,000 |
| People Serving People | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Support | $2,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission-Food | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $2,000 |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,800 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,600 |
| Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster | Burnsville, MN | Support | $1,400 |
| Animal Humane Society | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Climate Generation | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Action (JCA) | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Reasearch Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Support | $1,000 |
| PACER Center | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Prism | Golden Valley, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | Support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Support | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Conversation Society | Bronx, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Support | $800 |
| Greater Mpls Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $800 |
| Heat Share | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $800 |
| National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) | Hopkins, MN | Support | $800 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $800 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $800 |
| YouthLink | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $800 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $600 |
| American Parkinson | Staten Island, NY | Support | $600 |
| Boys And Girls Club of Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $600 |
| Breast Cancer Research | New York, NY | Support | $600 |
| Children's Home Society | Saint Paul, MN | Support | $600 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $600 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resoure Center | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $600 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $600 |
| Running Strong For Indian Youth | Alexandria, VA | Support | $600 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Memphis, TN | Support | $600 |
| US Holocust Memorial | Washington, DC | Support | $600 |
| Alzheimers Association | Minneapolis, MN | Support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 81 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,439 | 81 |
| 2024 | $173,502 | 86 |
| 2023 | $162,121 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104084
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4374951
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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