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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-1423392

The Kaplan Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 67 grants and $966,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Steven Kaplan
9435 Waterstone Blvd Suite 390
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 721-5086
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.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $966,500

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $15,170,007

  • Tax year 2024

    $901,000

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $13,994,162

  • Tax year 2023

    $813,000

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $11,650,419

  • Tax year 2022

    $907,700

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $10,986,530

  • Tax year 2021

    $731,300

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $11,307,639

  • Tax year 2020

    $658,500

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $10,261,743

  • Tax year 2019

    $749,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $9,900,908

  • Tax year 2018

    $374,825

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $8,581,773

Grants paid in 2025

67 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Taft Museum of ArtCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $75,000
  2. Cincinnati BalletCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $60,000
  3. Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $50,000
  4. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Unrestricted contribution

    $50,000
  5. CetCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $45,000
  6. SHOE4AFRICANew York, NY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $40,000
  7. People for Ethical Treatment of AnimalsNorfolk, VA

    Unrestricted contribution

    $35,000
  8. International Fund for Animal WelfareYarmouth Port, MA

    Unrestricted contribution

    $30,000
  9. Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted contribution

    $30,000
  10. Jewish Community Center of Greater ColumbusColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $22,000
  11. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  12. God's Pantry Food BankLexington, KY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  13. Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  14. Mid Ohio FoodbankGrove City, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  15. Ohio Wildlife CenterPowell, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  16. Ohio Pet FundColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $20,000
  17. Columbus Zoo & AquariumPowell, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $15,000
  18. Jewish Federation of ColumbusColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $15,000
  19. Lexington Humane SocietyLexington, KY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $15,000
  20. SPCA CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $15,000
  21. Animal Friends Humane SocietyFairfield TWP, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  22. Geauga Humane Society - Rescue VillageNovelty, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  23. River Cities HarvestAshland, KY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  24. United Way of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  25. United Way of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  26. WHHS Alumni FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $12,000
  27. Brown County Humane SocietyGeorgetown, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $11,000
  28. Cincinnati Animal Care Humane SocietyCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  29. Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  30. Crohns & Colitis FoundationNew York, NY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  31. Freeman Center Capital Fund - UC FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  32. Ken Anderson AllianceCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  33. National Veterans Memorial and MuseumColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  34. Ronald McDonald House of ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  35. The Salvation ArmyCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  36. Blood Cancer United Eatern Great LakesNew York, NY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $10,000
  37. Habitat for Humanity - Mid OhioColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $8,000
  38. Habitat for Humanity Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $8,000
  39. Athens County Food PantryMillfield, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  40. Athens County Humane SocietyAthens, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  41. Christ's TableZanesville, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  42. Clinton County Humane SocietyWilmington, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  43. Fayette Humane SocietyWashington CH, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  44. Homeless Families FoundationColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  45. Humane Association of Warren CountyLebanon, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  46. Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen & Social CenterCincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  47. Shared Harvest FoodbankFairfield, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  48. Sierra's HavenPortsmouth, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  49. St Stephan's Community HouseColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  50. Homes for FamiliesColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $7,000
  51. Central Ohio Pit SaversColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $6,000
  52. Life TownLivingston, NJ

    Unrestricted contribution

    $6,000
  53. Paws of Muskingum CountyZanesville, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $6,000
  54. Sunrise SanctuaryMarysville, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $6,000
  55. PelotoniaColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,500
  56. Big Dog Ranch RescueLxhtchee GRVS, FL

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  57. Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  58. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  59. United Way of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  60. Clark County Animal ShelterWinchester, KY

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  61. Veterinary Association for Farm Animal WelfareMilwaukee, WI

    Unrestricted contribution

    $5,000
  62. Friendship Animal Protective LeagueElyria, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $4,000
  63. Interfaith HouseWest Union, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $4,000
  64. Cancer Support CommunityColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $3,500
  65. Steven A Hunter Hope FundPortsmouth, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $2,500
  66. Neighborhood Pet Outreach and Resource CenterCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $2,000
  67. Playhouse SquareCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted contribution

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals17 grants $223,00037% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $135,00023% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $63,00011% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture3 grants $47,0008% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $40,0007% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $32,0005% of the total
  7. 3 other causes6 grants $55,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio53 grants $694,500
  2. New York4 grants $65,000
  3. Kentucky4 grants $52,000
  4. Indiana1 grant $50,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $35,000
  6. California1 grant $30,000
  7. Massachusetts1 grant $30,000
  8. Florida1 grant $5,000
  9. Wisconsin1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Barbara S Kaplan MDPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steven J KaplanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Richard M KaplanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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