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Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in MONTCLAIR, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Lawrecne Kaplen. It holds total assets of $91.3M. Annual income is reported at $21.8M. Total assets have grown from $29K in 2012 to $90.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. has made 102 grants totaling $11.6M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $5.3M in 2021 to $6.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M, with an average award of $114K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$113K
Largest Grant
$900K
Based on 56 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $11.6M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $114K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M.
Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. is headquartered in MONTCLAIR, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Kaplen | TRUSTEE | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Lawrence Kaplen | TRUSTEE | $500 | $0 | $500 |
Total Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$90.2M
Fair Market Value
$113.6M
Net Worth
$90.2M
Grants Paid
$5.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.5M
Distribution Amount
$5.3M
Total: $31.7M
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$11.6M
Average Grant
$114K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiddish Book CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $900K | 2022 |
| Pen AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND THE CENTENARY CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Roundabout Theatre CompanyFOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| Wnyc New York Public RadioCAPITAL CAMPAIGN ""HEAR THE FUTURE"" | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| Climate Emergency FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Beverly Hills, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| StorycorpsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| The Play CompanyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Columbia University Dept Of OpthalmologyAGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Film ForumGENERAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| New York PhilharmonicFOR RADIO BROADCASTS | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Abundant Waters IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $175K | 2022 |
| Sanctuary For FamiliesFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Emerson CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $125K | 2022 |
| Coalition For The HomelessGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| American Journalism ProjectFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| George Washington University Law SchoolFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Human Rights FirstFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Village Preservation (Gvshp)FOR THE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION POSITION | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Union Theological SeminaryFOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Bergen Performing Arts CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Englewood, NJ | $75K | 2022 |
| Clean Air Task ForceFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pregnancy JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $65K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund IncFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtFOR METLIVEARTS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Keen CompanyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Center For FictionGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Berkshire Farm Center And Services For YouthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Canaan, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Amber Waves FarmGENERAL OPERATING | Amagansett, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionFOR POLICE REFORM | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Guild HallGENERAL SUPPORT | East Hampton, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Home Foundation Of North JerseyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Rockleigh, NJ | $25K | 2022 |
| New York City Center IncFOR ENCORES | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryFOR THE AFFORDABLE-TICKET PROGRAM | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| De La Salle AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Temple Emanu-ElFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Closter, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Berkeley Carroll SchoolFOR THE ANNUAL FUND, AS A PREPAYMENT FOR 2023 | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Compassion And ChoicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| GrownycGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| JumpstartIN HONOR OF LORIE ALMON AND MITCH BOMPEY | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Dunes Arts FoundationREVITALIZATION OF THE DUNES SUMMER THEATRE | Michigan City, IN | $20K | 2022 |
| Archives Of American ArtGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IHO MARTHA FLEISCHMAN | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Teatro CirculoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |