Private foundation · Cincinnati, OH
The Kaplan Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $7K – $13K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
71
Repeat grantees
53
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME.
ContactSTEVEN KAPLAN · 5137215086
MaterialsTHE 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.
RestrictionsIN 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Barbara S Kaplan Md
PRESIDENT
Steven J Kaplan
TRUSTEE
Richard M Kaplan
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
6.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$6.9M
Total amount
$15K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.