THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION
Philadelphia, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-2831053
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Saul and Bernardine Kaplan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $69.5K across 17 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST JOSEPHS CENTER
Scranton, PA
$120K
22%
THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
Philadelphia, PA
$33.5K
6%

WRC INC
SCRANTON, PA
$20K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION give?
THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland. 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 SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JOSEPHS CENTER, THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION, and WRC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION?
THE SAUL AND BERNARDINE KAPLAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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