Robert N Kaplan Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-4477131 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$285K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
32% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $70,700 |
| Jcch of Harrison | Harrison, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Federal Bar Foundation | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Ajc | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Antitrust Institute | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Carver Center | Port Chester, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Greenwich, CT | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Rye Historical Society | Rye, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ascap Foundation | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | Rye, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | New Canaan, CT | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Algemeiner | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | To further donee's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Iona Preparatory School | New Rochelle, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Miss New York Schorlarship Organization | Ossinging, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,495 |
| The Children's Law Center | Brooklyn, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Bobby Jones Chiari Syringomyelia Fdn | Staten Island, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Thornwood, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Horace Mann School | Bronx, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Institute for Community Living (Icl) | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Shir Hadash | Newton, MA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Simonton Cancer Center | Malibu, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Swim Across American | Charlotte, NC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Nw Washinton, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| International Community Foundation (Icf) | National City, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Mobilization to Justice | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sustainable Westchester | Mount Kisco, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corp | Larchmont, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rye Volunteer Firefighters | Rye, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Kingsway Learning Center | Haddonfield, NJ | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Woman's Club of Larchmont | Larchmont, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,445 | 40 |
| 2024 | $323,945 | 32 |
| 2023 | $136,250 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642119349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4477131
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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