AI Summary
The Kaplen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE PALISADES
$8.5M
16%
JEWISH HOME FOUNDATION
$3.8M
7%

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
$2.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
95
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION give?
THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ON THE PALISADES, JEWISH HOME FOUNDATION, and AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION?
THE KAPLEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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