The Samuel and Sylvia Kaplan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 47-4971406 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$280K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minnetonka, MN | Operating support | $60,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Operating support | $32,500 |
| Temple Israel | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $30,400 |
| Kid Museum | Bethesda, MD | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | Minnetonka, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Herzl Camp | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC | Washington, DC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washinton | Rockville, MD | Operating support | $10,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Yonkers, NY | Operating support | $8,200 |
| Temple Sinai | Washington, DC | Operating support | $7,310 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | Operating support | $4,110 |
| Access Institute for Psychological Services | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Identity | Gaithersburg, MD | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | Eden Prairie, MN | Operating support | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Arts Society | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Special Operations Fund | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Pet Haven of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Get Live 45 Foundation | Florence, KY | Operating support | $1,700 |
| Breast Care for Washington DC | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,500 |
| Collateral Repair Project | Brooklyn, NY | Operating support | $1,500 |
| San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | San Francisco, CA | Operating support | $1,500 |
| At the Well Project | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,500 |
| Flag Foundation | Dripping Springs, TX | Operating support | $1,500 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Kew West Literary Seminar | Key West, FL | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Hips | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Rip Medical Debt | Long Island City, NY | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Traron Center | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | Bluemont, VA | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | Washington, DC | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Artspace Projects | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,720 | 38 |
| 2023 | $300,853 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349101404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4971406
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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