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The Kaplan Foundation: 67 grants to organizations, $966,500 (tax year ended December 2025)
The Kaplan Foundation, a private foundation in Cincinnati, OH, paid 67 grants to organizations totaling $966,500 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 6, 2026. The largest was $75,000 to Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, OH for unrestricted contribution.
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- EIN
- 311423392
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OH
- Assets
- $23,415,681
- Grants paid
- $966,500
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 6, 2026, IRS object ID 202621269349101712. It reported $966,500 in grants paid; 67 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shoe4africa | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | Recreation and sports | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mid Ohio Foodbank | Grove City, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ohio Pet Fund | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ohio Wildlife Center | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Spca Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Animal Friends Humane Society | Hamilton, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Geauga Humane Society - Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| River Cities Harvest | Ashland, KY | Unrestricted contribution | Community improvement and capacity building | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| WHHS Alumni Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brown County Humane Society | Georgetown, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blood Cancer United Eatern Great Lakes | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freeman Center Capital Fund - Uc Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Athens County Food Pantry | Millfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Athens County Humane Society | Athens, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ's Table | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clinton County Humane Society | Wilmington, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fayette Humane Society | Washington CH, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Homeless Families Foundation | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Human services | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homes for Families | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Association of Warren County | Lebanon, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen & Social Center | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shared Harvest Foodbank | Fairfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sierra's Haven | Portsmouth, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Stephan's Community House | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Central Ohio Pit Savers | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Life Town | New Albany, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws of Muskingum County | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sunrise Sanctuary | Marysville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Education | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark County Animal Shelter | Winchester, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship Animal Protective League | Elyria, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Interfaith House | West Union, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cancer Support Community | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Steven A Hunter Hope Fund | Portsmouth, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Neighborhood Pet Outreach and Resource Center | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 10, 2025, IRS object ID 202533149349102083. It reported $901,000 in grants paid; 62 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $160,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cet | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ken Anderson Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbus Dog Connection | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mid Ohio Foodbank | Grove City, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ohio Wildlife Center | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Federation of Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Spca Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Animal Friends Humane Society | Hamilton, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Geauga Humane Society - Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| River Cities Harvest | Ashland, KY | Unrestricted contribution | Community improvement and capacity building | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central Ohio Pit Savers | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbus Zoo & Aquarium | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| WHHS Alumni Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Athens County Food Pantry | Millfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Athens County Humane Society | Athens, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ's Table | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clark County Cares Inc | Winchester, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clinton County Humane Society | Wilmington, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fayette Humane Society | Washington CH, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Humane Association of Warren County | Lebanon, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen & Social Center | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws of Muskingum County | Zanesville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shared Harvest Foodbank | Fairfield, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sierra's Haven | Portsmouth, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Stephan's Community House | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Life Town | New Albany, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Education | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sunrise Sanctuary | Marysville, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Animal Protective League | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Animal-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cancer Support Community | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Haven House Emergency Shelter | Hamilton, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Hunger Alliance | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jack Elton Snyder Foundation | Powell, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Steven A Hunter Hope Fund | Portsmouth, OH | Unrestricted contribution | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillel Academy of Greater Dayton | Dayton, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Neighborhood Pet Outreach and Resource Center | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Animal-related | $409,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $395,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $78,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $75,000 |
| Human services | $42,000 |
| Recreation and sports | $40,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $24,000 |
| Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $20,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Ohio | $1,376,500 |
| Kentucky | $106,000 |
| Indiana | $100,000 |
| New York | $80,000 |
| Virginia | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | $60,000 |
| California | $60,000 |
| Florida | $10,000 |
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Updated May 6, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.