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J M Kaplan Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1950. The principal officer is % Codon O Meara Mcginty & Donnelly. It holds total assets of $143.6M. Annual income is reported at $25.6M. THE INNOVATION PRIZE BRINGS THE AWARDEES TOGETHER FOR TWO CONVENINGS EACH YEAR. EACH OF THESE MEETINGS, SPOTLIGHTING A DIFFERENT AWARDEE'S ORGANIZATION, OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER LEARNING AND MENTORING FROM EXPERTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, BOARD CULTIVATION, MEDIA COACHING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND MORE. According to available records, J M Kaplan Fund Inc. has made 1,008 grants totaling $20.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $3.6M in 2021 to $17.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $75 to $750K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 461 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 35 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE INNOVATION PRIZE BRINGS THE AWARDEES TOGETHER FOR TWO CONVENINGS EACH YEAR. EACH OF THESE MEETINGS, SPOTLIGHTING A DIFFERENT AWARDEE'S ORGANIZATION, OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER LEARNING AND MENTORING FROM EXPERTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, BOARD CULTIVATION, MEDIA COACHING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND MORE.
Expenses: $193K
THE INNOVATION PRIZE BRINGS THE AWARDEES TOGETHER FOR TWO CONVENINGS EACH YEAR. EACH OF THESE MEETINGS, SPOTLIGHTING A DIFFERENT AWARDEE'S ORGANIZATION, OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER LEARNING AND MENTORING FROM EXPERTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, BOARD CULTIVATION, MEDIA COACHING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND MORE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,008 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
J M Kaplan Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $20.9M across 1,008 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $75 to $750K.
The application deadline is SEE HTTPS://WWW.JMKFUND.ORG/APPLY-NOW/. THE FUND NORMALLY MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES WHICH HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (AND ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 107(C)(1) OF THE CODE), AND TO STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE FUND WILL ALSO CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS BASED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IF THEY HAVE DOCUMENTED EQUIVALENT 501(C)(3) STATUS. THE FUND DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. DUE TO ITS NARROW FUNDING FOCUS, THE FUND MAKES GRANTS BY INVITATION ONLY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF THE J.M.K. INNOVATION PRIZE.
J M Kaplan Fund Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 35 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Bator | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 11/15/23 | $39K | $6K | $44K |
| Elizabeth Davidson Pickering | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Brad Davidson | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Isabel Fonseca | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Quina Fonseca | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
Total Giving
$11.5M
Total Assets
$139.9M
Fair Market Value
$139.9M
Net Worth
$133.7M
Grants Paid
$7.4M
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$4.1M
Distribution Amount
$6.7M
Total: $0
Total Grants
1,008
Total Giving
$20.9M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
461
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensemble Studio TheatreMARY KAPLAN MEMORIAL ONE ACT PLAYS | New York, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| European Climate FoundationCHILE AND LATIN AMERICAN PROGRAMME | The Hague | $300K | 2022 |
| Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedTO MOBILIZE LAND TRUST ADVOCACY ON ENERGY AND CLIMATE POLICY | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Ecole Franaise D'AthnesRESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLINGS IN THE LAKE QUARTER OF DELOS | Athens | $250K | 2022 |
| Balkan Heritage FoundationCONSERVATION OF THE "THEODOSIAN PALACE" OF STOBI, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA | Sofia |
PORTLAND, OR
MURRAY, UT
NEW YORK, NY
WASHINGTON, DC
| Peter Davidson |
| CHAIRMAN |
| $9K |
| $0 |
| $9K |
| J Matthew Davidson | TRUSTEE | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Caio Fonseca | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Joan Davidson | TRUSTEE | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| $200K |
| 2022 |
| Right To Democracy ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2022 |
| Saint Gaudens MemorialGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ossining, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public LandURBAN DRAWDOWN INITIATIVE: TRANSFORMING CITIES TO CREATE HEALTHY, REGENERATIVE LANDSCAPES | New York, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites ConsortiumCAPACITY BUILDING FOR ALABAMA AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS HERITAGE SITES CONSORTIUM | Birmingham, AL | $125K | 2022 |
| American ForestsTHE NEXT PHASE FOR U.S. CLIMATE ALLIANCE STATES LEADERSHIP: FEDERAL ENGAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION | Washington, DC | $120K | 2022 |
| United Nations Foundation (Us Climate Alliance)NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS (NWL) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUND | Washington, DC | $120K | 2022 |
| The New York Women'S FoundationTHE JUSTICE FUND | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundSOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGIES CENTER | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Open Space InstituteADVANCING LAND PROTECTION FOR FOREST MITIGATION | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Native Americans In PhilanthropyTRIBAL NATIONS CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Biodiversity Funders GroupGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Protect Democracy ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| States United Democracy CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Addition Collective (Aka Bigger We Hub)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Pew Charitable TrustsPEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS - BLUE CARBON PROJECT | Washington, DC | $80K | 2022 |
| Respond Crisis TranslationRESPOND IS A COLLECTIVE OF LANGUAGE ACTIVISTS MOBILIZING AROUND THE CLOCK TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED, LIFE-CRITICAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES TO ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND TO THE ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THEM, AND TO ALL PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE LANGUAGE SUPPORT IN CONTEXTS OF CRISIS. | Fort Myers, FL | $75K | 2022 |
| First 72 PlusFIRST 72PLUS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORTING FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES, 2) OUR SPECIFIC FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP, HOMEOWNERSHIP, AND CREDIT BUILDING, AND, PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANTLY, 3) OUR WORK IS LED BY FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE THEMSELVES. | New Orleans, LA | $75K | 2022 |
| Black And PinkBLACK AND PINK TRIS TO ALLEVIATE TWO MAIN CHALLENGES FOR LBGTQ+ PEOPLE AFTER CONVICTION. FIRST, A LACK OF SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN PROBATION, PAROLE, AND REENTRY PROGRAMS, AND SECOND, HAVING A CRIMINAL RECORD HARMS LGBTQ+ PEOPLES ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND BE A PART OF THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES | Omaha, NE | $75K | 2022 |
| Preservation MarylandTHE CAMPAIGN FOR HISTORIC TRADES IS A UNIQUE PUBLIC- PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FORGED BETWEEN PRESERVATION MARYLAND, AN 88-YEAR OLD PRESERVATION ORGANIZATION, AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRAINING CENTER. | Baltimore, MD | $75K | 2022 |
| Every Campus A RefugeEVERY CAMPUS A REFUGE REVOLUTIONIZES REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT BY PARTNERING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH LOCAL RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES TO HOST AND SUPPORT NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES ON CAMPUS AT NO COST TO THESE NEWCOMERS, PROVIDING A SOFTER LANDING AND A STRONGER, DIGNIFIED BEGINNING IN THE UNITED STATES. | Greensboro, NC | $66K | 2022 |
| South Dakota Voices For PeaceSDVFP FIGHTS BIGOTRY THROUGH EDUCATION AND DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES | Sioux Falls, SD | $65K | 2022 |
| The Hood IncubatorTHE HOOD INCUBATORS THREE FOCUS AREASCOMMUNITY ORGANIZING, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCONSTITUTE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BUILDING THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL POWER NECESSARY TO FORGE A PATH TOWARD EQUITY. THROUGH THIS WORK WE ARE CREATING A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM OF INDUSTRY ACCESS, | Richmond, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Syrians For Heritage Association - SimatARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE PROTECTION IN NORTHWEST SYRIA | Berlin | $60K | 2022 |
| Our Climate VoicesOUR CLIMATE VOICES (OCV) IS A CLIMATE JUSTICE ORGANIZATION THAT IS HUMANIZING THE CLIMATE CRISIS THROUGH STORYTELLING. | Washington, DC | $54K | 2022 |
| Rural ActionTHROUGH AN ENGINEERED BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS, THIS POLLUTED WATER CAN YIELD A COMMERCIAL GRADE IRON PIGMENT THAT CAN BE SOLD IN INDUSTRIAL QUANTITIES, PRODUCING A VALUABLE COMMODITY THAT CAN BE SOLD TO PAY FOR THE STREAM RESTORATION, CREATING JOBS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND FUNDING ADDITIONAL WATERSHED RESTORATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE | The Plains, OH | $53K | 2022 |
| WikitonguesWIKITONGUES STRENGTHENS CULTURAL SOVEREIGNTY, ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE, AND CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE BY SAFEGUARDING ENDANGERED LANGUAGES, INCREASING GLOBAL ACCESS TO CRITICAL LINGUISTIC RESOURCES, AND DIRECTLY SUPPORTING LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND. | Brooklyn, NY | $51K | 2022 |
| Scenic Hudson IncFROM THE GROUND UP: ADVANCING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AS A CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTION | Poughkeepsie, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Nextgen Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Nuns And Nonesneo Philanthropy FsWE SUPPORT CATHOLIC SISTERS TO INVEST THEIR LAND AND ASSETS IN REGENERATIVE LAND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES, REPARATIONS WITH BLACK AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, AND COMMON OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES; WHILE EQUIPPING THEM TO LEAD THE WAY FOR RELIGIOUS GROUPS AT-LARGE TO INVEST THEIR LAND IN A JUST TRANSITION. | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| One America MovementMATTHEW 5:9 FELLOWSHIP | Bowie, MD | $50K | 2022 |
| One Water One HealthTHE NUMBER AND QUANTITY OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS THAT ARE RELEASED INTO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TO INCREASE RATHER THAN DECREASE. OUR NON-PROFIT HELPS TO ADDRESS THIS PRESSING ISSUE BY IMPLEMENTING NEW SOLUTIONS FOR IDENTIFYING RISKY CHEMICALS AND FOR STOPPING ONGOING NATIONWIDE POLLUTION. | Tempe, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| Equis InstituteEQUIS YOUTUBE MOONSHOT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Elevator Service Repair TheatreGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Heritage Management OrganizationONLINE WORKSHOP - OPEN ACCESS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| ImmschoolsAT IMMSCHOOLS, WE WORK WITH MANY PARENTS WHO STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN DESPITE THE ANTI- IMMIGRANT, XENOPHOBIC, AND RACIST ENVIRONMENT THAT SURROUNDS THEM. THROUGH A COMMUNITY-CENTERED MODEL, WE STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY AND POWER OF OUR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES WHO TRANSFORM INTO AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THEIR | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Coop DaytonWE ARE ORGANIZING COMMUNITY- AND WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVES THAT CENTER BLACK WORKERS, EXPAND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION, AND REBUILD OUR NEIGHBORHOODS IN A DEEPLY DIVESTED RUSTBELT CITY. | Dayton, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| New Venture FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - VOTING RIGHTS LAB | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| City Parks FoundationNYC GREEN RELIEF & RECOVERY FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Joseph Rainey Center For Public Policy IncBUILDING CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRACY CHAMPIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| New Florida Majority Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| Land CoreGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROGRESS ALASKA | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Long Island Community FoundationGOOD NEIGHBORS INITIATIVE | Melville, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Cambium CarbonCAMBIUM CARBONS REFORESTATION HUB MODEL UPCYCLES FALLEN TREES TO NEW USE, GENERATING REVENUE TO SUPPORT FOREST RESTORATION. BY CREATING END MARKETS FOR URBAN WOOD PRODUCTS (EG. LUMBER, BIOENERGY, COMPOST) WE CATALYZE A SYSTEM OF RE-USE THAT CUTS CARBON, FUELS REPLANTING, AND SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMIES. SALVAGED WOOD DISPLACES | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
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