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The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc: 56 grants to organizations, $6.4 million (tax year ended December 2025)
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc, a private foundation in Montclair, NJ, paid 56 grants to organizations totaling $6,362,000 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on April 29, 2026. The largest was $1,000,000 to Roundabout Theatre Company in New York, NY for for the capital campaign.
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- EIN
- 454694896
- Based in
- Montclair, NJ
- Assets
- $128,637,834
- Grants paid
- $6,362,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed April 29, 2026, IRS object ID 202601199349100315. It reported $6,362,000 in grants paid; 56 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | For the capital campaign | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | For general operating support | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pen America | New York, NY | General operating support and the centenary campaign | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Storycorps | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wnyc New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Capital campaign "hear the future" | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Climate Emergency Fund | West Hollywood, CA | For general operating support | Environment | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia University Dept of Ophthalmology | New York, NY | Age-related macular degeneration research | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | For radio broadcasts | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | For general operating support | Human services | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Abundant Waters Inc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $105,931 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Climate Emergency Fund | West Hollywood, CA | For the climate resistance incubator | Environment | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia University Dept of Ophthalmology | New York, NY | Retinoblastoma research to advance eye cancer care under the leadership of dr. brian marr | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Storycorps | Brooklyn, NY | For the bridge fund to offset the loss of federal funds | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Play Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Play Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Play Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| George Washington University Law School | Washington, DC | For general operating support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Village Preservation (GVSHP) | New York, NY | For general operating support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abundant Waters Inc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $51,536 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Where needed most | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | For general operating support | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | For general operating support | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | For general operating support | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Human Rights First | New York, NY | For general operating support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | For concerts and lectures | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Theological Seminarycenter for Earth Ethics | New York, NY | For environmental justice and civic engagement | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abundant Waters Inc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $42,533 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pregnancy Justice | New York, NY | General operating expenses | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amber Waves Farm | Amagansett, NY | For general operating support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | For general operating support | Science and technology | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Council of American Jewish Museums | Jackson, MS | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| De La Salle Academy | New York, NY | For general operating support | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Guild Hall | East Hampton, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Family Home Foundation of North Jersey | Rockleigh, NJ | For general support or the capital campaign | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New York City Center Inc | New York, NY | For encores | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | An additional grant for education | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Together for Youth | Canaan, NY | For general operating support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | For general operating support | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grownyc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jumpstart | New York, NY | For gereral operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keen Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Temple Emanu-El | Closter, NJ | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | For a gala table to be used by the book center staff | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Archives of American Art | Washington, DC | General operating support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 350org | Boston, MA | For general operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Berkeley Carroll School | Brooklyn, NY | For the annual fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Landscape | Sleepy Hallow, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| S'cool Sounds | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vcu School of the Arts | Richard, VA | Jett gerald higham scholarship fund | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed April 15, 2025, IRS object ID 202501059349101010. It reported $6,124,000 in grants paid; 48 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | For the capital campaign | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | For general operating support | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pen America | New York, NY | General operating support and the centenary campaign | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Storycorps | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wnyc New York Public Radio | New York, NY | Capital campaign "hear the future" | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Climate Emergency Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | For general operating support | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Columbia University Dept of Opthalmology | New York, NY | Age-related macular degeneration | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Play Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | For radio broadcasts | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abundant Waters Inc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | For general operating support | Human services | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Columbia University Dept of Opthalmology | New York, NY | Retinoblastoma research to advance eye cancer care under the leadership of dr. brian marr | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emerson College | Boston, MA | For general operating support | Education | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George Washington University Law School | Washington, DC | For general operating support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Village Preservation (GVSHP) | New York, NY | For general support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bergen Performing Arts Center | Englewood, NJ | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | For general operating support | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | For general operating support | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Human Rights First | New York, NY | For general operating support | International, foreign affairs and national security | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | For concerts and lectures | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | For environmental justice and civic engagement | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pregnancy Justice | New York, NY | For general operating support | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amber Waves Farm | Amagansett, NY | For general operating support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | For general operating support | Science and technology | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| De La Salle Academy | New York, NY | General support at the request of chair ron rolfe | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Guild Hall | East Hampton, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Family Home Foundation of North Jersey | Rockleigh, NJ | For general support or the capital campaign | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York City Center Inc | New York, NY | For encores | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Together for Youth | Canaan, NY | For general operating support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Compassion and Choices | Portland, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grownyc | New York, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jumpstart | New York, NY | In honor of lorie almon and mitch bompey | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keen Company | New York, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Temple Emanu-El | Closter, NJ | For general operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Archives of American Art | Washington, DC | For general operating support in honor of martha fleischman | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 350org | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Berkeley Carroll School | Brooklyn, NY | For the annual fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| S'cool Sounds | Brooklyn, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| One Landscape | Sleepy Hallow, NY | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vcu School of the Arts | Richard, VA | Jett gerald higham scholarship fund | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Amherst Early Music Inc | West Newtown, MA | For general operating support | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oratorio Society of New York | New York, NY | For general operating support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $4,032,500 |
| Environment | $450,000 |
| Human services | $350,000 |
| Education | $250,000 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $200,000 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $100,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $100,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $50,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| New York | $9,032,500 |
| Massachusetts | $2,280,500 |
| California | $600,000 |
| District of Columbia | $380,000 |
| New Jersey | $140,000 |
| Mississippi | $25,000 |
| Colorado | $20,000 |
| Virginia | $8,000 |
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Updated April 29, 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.