The David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-6166619 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.8M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$24M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
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
56% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Presidential chair | $1,428,571 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Distinguished chair in children's health | $666,667 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Stephen m ross athletic campus facilities project | $500,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $350,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Thomas m priselac center for innovation in performance improvement | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Fund for public safety | $250,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $240,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Scholarships in the mayo clinic alix school of medicine | $200,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Tikkun olam fellowship training fund in pediatric pulmonology | $200,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Anti-Masking efforts | $150,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Secure campuses | $100,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Smidt heart institute | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Nova exhibit | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Bereshit initiative | $50,000 |
| Sixpoint Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Improving Non-Profits for Children | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $43,500 |
| Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Heroes among US celebration | $25,000 |
| Erase Ptsd Now | Hoffman Estates, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Jq International | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Beverly Hills, CA | 2024 women's guild gala | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Rabbi leder gala | $18,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Women's campaign los angeles | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Presidential chair | $8,571,429 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Tikkun olam fellowship training fund in pediatric pulmonology | $800,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,756,738 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,731,932 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6166619
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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