Also known as: Mayer & Morris Kaplan Foundation · Kaplan Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 366099675) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation reported 98 grants totaling $1,569,700 to 89 organizations across 18 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $150,000 to Taos Art Museum.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Art Museum | Taos, NM | $150,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | $52,500 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | Boulder, CO | $50,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | $50,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sacramento, CA | $50,000 |
| Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Fund | Montpelier, VT | $50,000 |
| Embarc | Chicago, IL | $45,000 |
| Louisiana Bucket Brigade | New Orleans, LA | $45,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | $45,000 |
| Small Moves Foundation | Chicago, IL | $44,000 |
| Network for College Success | Chicago, IL | $42,000 |
| Burke Mountain Academy | East Burke, VT | $40,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | $40,000 |
| NewRoot Learning Institute (formerly Umoja) | Chicago, IL | $40,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Chicago, IL | $40,000 |
| Chicago CRED | Chicago, IL | $36,500 |
| Central Queens Academy | Elmhurst, NY | $35,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper | Hood River, OR | $35,000 |
| Enlace Chicago | Chicago, IL | $35,000 |
| North Lawndale College Preparatory School | Chicago, IL | $35,000 |
| OneGoal | Chicago, IL | $35,000 |
| Year Up Chicago | Chicago, IL | $35,000 |
| Braven Inc | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Capital & Main | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 |
| Chicago State Foundation | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Central California Environmental Justice Network | Fresno, CA | $25,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | $25,000 |
| Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund | Austin, TX | $25,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | $25,000 |
| Greenwood Project | Chicago, IL | $21,000 |
| Bottom Line Chicago | Chicago, IL | $20,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | Chicago, IL | $20,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | $20,000 |
| Chicagoland Workforce Funders Alliance | Chicago, IL | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Public Education Fund | Chicago, IL | $14,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | $10,500 |
| All Chicago | Chicago, IL | $10,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Washington, DC | $10,000 |
| Concerned Citizens of Montauk | Montauk, NY | $10,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | New York, NY | $10,000 |
| Gray Matter Experience | Chicago, IL | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Environmental Action Network | Baton Rouge, LA | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago - Consortium on School Research | Chicago, IL | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $7,500 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | $6,000 |
| EveryTown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | $6,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | $6,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | $6,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
