The William and Mildred Kaplan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 20-5708151 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
65% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Project Network | Oxford, MS | Foundation donation | $20,000 |
| Roca | Baltimore, MD | Foundation donation | $20,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Foundation donation | $15,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | San Francisco, CA | Foundation donation | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Foundation donation | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Foundation donation | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Founddation donation | $10,000 |
| Erica | Baltimore, MD | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Foot Steps | New York, NY | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | BaltiMORE, MD | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Chadtough | Saline, MI | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depot | Chicago, IL | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Towson, MD | Foundation donation | $10,000 |
| B'NAI Israel Synagogue | Rockville, MD | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Brennan Ctr for Justice at Nyu | New York, NY | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Goods for Good | WasHINGTON, DC | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Montreal Neuro | CA | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Trevor's Project | West Hollywood, CA | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Watkins High School Ptsa | Gaithersburg, MD | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Foundation donation | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose | Philadelphia, PA | Foundation donation | $3,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Donorschoose | Philadelphia, PA | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Gedco | BALtiMORE, MD | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Il Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| One Simple Wish | Trenton, NJ | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Boone, IA | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Children Natl Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Foundation donation | $2,500 |
| Action in Maturity | BALtiMORE, MD | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| Children's Defense Fund | WasHINGTON, DC | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Rockville, MD | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicato, IL | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| Food Rescue USA | Stanford, CT | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| St Luke's Youth Center | BaltiMORE, MD | Foundation donation | $2,000 |
| Cure Foudation | CA | Foundation donation | $1,000 |
| Epileipsy Foundation | Bowie, MD | Foundaton donation | $1,000 |
| Itineris | BALtiMORE, MD | Foundation donation | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | WasHINGTON, DC | Foundation donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,500 | 43 |
| 2024 | $251,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $250,120 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642189349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5708151
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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