The Robert & Kelly Kaplan Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-3247532 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$164K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hindman Settlement School Inc | Hindman, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | USD Law School Fund | $10,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Legal Services | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Earthrights International Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Dap Health Inc | Palm Springs, CA | Palm Springs AIDS Memorial | $5,000 |
| Evergreen State College Foundation | Olympia, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Maui Strong Fund | $5,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | Yarmouth Port, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Washington, DC | Sudan Crisis Relief Efforts | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | New York, NY | Support Work Related to Abortion Care | $3,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | Galt, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Supporting the victims of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Los Angeles Wildfires | $2,500 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter | Palm Springs, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Inner City Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jw Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kpbs San Diego | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | Wailuku, HI | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Meals-On-Wheels Greater San Diego Inc | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Del Mar Community Connections | Del Mar, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,500 | 37 |
| 2024 | $138,500 | 36 |
| 2023 | $146,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641009349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3247532
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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