Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366099675 · Private foundation
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.1M in grants paid and $28.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 632 individual grants from this funder — $9.5M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation funds
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Art Museum support of the capital campaign | Taos, NM | $150K | 2024 |
| The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago Inc support of the Lakonishok Challenge | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2019 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper support of the legal campaign against fracked gas expansion | Hood River, OR | $100K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at kapfam.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation
- Does Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation accept grant applications?
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation fund?
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Taos Art Museum, The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago Inc, Columbia Riverkeeper. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation give in grants?
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 632 grants.
- Where is Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation located?
- Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366099675.
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