The Kaplan Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1423392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$966K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVEN KAPLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 9435 WATERSTONE BLVD SUITE 390, CINCINNATI OH 45249 |
| Phone | 5137215086 |
| Form and materials | THE TRUST ACCEPTS WRITTEN APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER I.R.C. 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3). APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE EXEMPTED ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER REGARDING ITS CLASSIFICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE TRUST GIVES PREFERENCES TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FIELDS OF RELIGION, EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PROJECTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $75,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $60,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Cet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $45,000 |
| Shoe4africa | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $40,000 |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted contribution | $35,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Mid Ohio Foodbank | Grove City, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Ohio Wildlife Center | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Ohio Pet Fund | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Animal Friends Humane Society | Hamilton, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Geauga Humane Society - Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| River Cities Harvest | Ashland, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Whhs Alumni Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Brown County Humane Society | Georgetown, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $11,000 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Freeman Center Capital Fund - UC Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Eatern Great Lakes | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 |
| Athens County Food Pantry | Millfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Athens County Humane Society | Athens, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Christ's Table | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Clinton County Humane Society | Wilmington, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Fayette Humane Society | Washington Ch, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Homeless Families Foundation | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Humane Association of Warren County | Lebanon, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen & Social Center | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Shared Harvest Foodbank | Fairfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Sierra's Haven | Portsmouth, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| St Stephan's Community House | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Homes for Families | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 |
| Central Ohio Pit Savers | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Life Town | New Albany, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Paws of Muskingum County | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Sunrise Sanctuary | Marysville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,500 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Clark County Animal Shelter | Winchester, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $966,500 | 67 |
| 2024 | $901,000 | 62 |
| 2023 | $813,000 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349101712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1423392
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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