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The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 454694896  ·  Private foundation

Based in New York, New York, The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc has awarded $33.0M across 198 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Schedule Attached. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$92.2M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc funds

The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, environment & conservation, higher education.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEnvironment & ConservationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Schedule Attached
General Support
New York, NY$5.0M2018
See Schedule Attached
General Support
New York, NY$4.4M2017
Roundabout Theatre Company
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$1.0M2024
Yiddish Book Center
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Amherst, MA$1.0M2024
Yiddish Book Center
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Amherst, MA$900K2022
Yiddish Book Center
TO SUPPORT "YIDDISH AS A GLOBAL CULTURE" EXHIBITION AND ASSIST WITH COVID CRISIS
Amherst, MA$850K2020
Roundabout Theatre Company
GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR THE BOARD DESIGNATED RESERVE FUND AND THE ANNUAL FUND
New York, NY$800K2020
Roundabout Theatre Company
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$800K2023
Yiddish Book Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Amherst, MA$800K2023
Storycorps
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$500K2023
Pen America
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2023
Pen America
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND THE CENTENARY CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$500K2022
Storycorps
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$500K2024
Pen America
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND THE CENTENARY CAMPAIGN
New York, NY$500K2024
Wnyc New York Public Radio
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN "HEAR THE FUTURE"
New York, NY$400K2024

The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.4M
2018$5.0M
2020$5.3M
2022$6.3M
2023$5.8M
2024$6.1M

How to apply for funding from The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc

The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc

Does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc accept grant applications?
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc fund?
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Schedule Attached, See Schedule Attached, Roundabout Theatre Company. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc give in grants?
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $33.0M over 198 grants.
Where is The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc located?
The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454694896.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Kaplen Brothers Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.