Funding search · EIN 522005222 · Owings Mills, MD
Caplan Family Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 196
- grants reported
- $372,959
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $500
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Baltimore Symphony Orchestra3 grants · $60,250
- United Way of Central Maryland3 grants · $45,000
- Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust3 grants · $30,000
- Artist Space2 grants · $29,500
- Beth Am3 grants · $23,004
- Mt Vernon Place Conservancy3 grants · $15,000
- Aclu3 grants · $12,700
- Artists' Space1 grant · $12,000
- Fund for Educational Excellence3 grants · $8,250
- Millennium Film Workshop2 grants · $8,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 196 grants.
- $20,250
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Provides symphonic concerts, cultural and education presentations, cultural and educational rentals, broadcasting and recording.
- $20,000
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $20,000
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Provides symphonic concerts, cultural and education presentations, cultural and educational rentals, broadcasting and recording.
- $18,500
Artist Space · New York, NY · 2022
Fosters the artistic and cultural life of new york city as a primary venue for artists work in all forms
- $15,000
United Way of Central Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $15,000
United Way of Central Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To promote equity, create opportunity, and improve lives
- $15,000
United Way of Central Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To promote equity, create opportunity, and improve lives
- $12,000
Artists' Space · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $11,768
Beth Am · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To support the 5782 open doors annual fund which enables beth am to keep the synagogue's doors open to everyone, regardless of means.
- $11,000
Artist Space · New York, NY · 2023
Fosters the artistic and cultural life of new york city as a primary venue for artists work in all forms
- $10,000
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $10,000
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Recruit and support through the admissions process academically ambitious, african american students with financial need from the baltimore area.
- $10,000
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Recruit and support through the admissions process academically ambitious, african american students with financial need from the baltimore area.
- $7,524
Beth Am · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $7,500
Aclu · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $5,000
Mt Vernon Place Conservancy · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $5,000
Mt Vernon Place Conservancy · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To restore, maintain, and manage baltimores washington monument and the surrounding squares of mount vernon place through a public-private partnership with the city of baltimore
- $5,000
Mt Vernon Place Conservancy · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To restore, maintain, and manage baltimores washington monument and the surrounding squares of mount vernon place through a public-private partnership with the city of baltimore
- $4,000
Millennium Film Workshop · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $4,000
Millennium Film Workshop · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
To provide in-depth, primary source information in multiple formats, about a field that is rapidly becoming a bellwether for the culture of the 21st century.
- $3,712
Beth Am · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To support the 5782 open doors annual fund which enables beth am to keep the synagogue's doors open to everyone, regardless of means.
- $3,500
Aclu · New York, NY · 2023
To provide legal presentation in cases involving issues of civil liberties and constitutional rights ranging from administrative hearings to trials and appeals.
- $3,425
Whitney Museum · New York, NY · 2022
To provide critical support for the museum and to provide support to the careers of living american artists
- $3,200
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To educate students, to foster independent & original research, and to share benefits discovered
- $3,000
Millennium Film Journal · New York, NY · 2022
To provide in-depth, primary source information in multiple formats, about a field that is rapidly becoming a bellwether for the culture of the 21st century.
- $2,750
Fund for Educational Excellence · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,750
Fund for Educational Excellence · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To expand resources, identify and accelerate solutions, and recognize excellence so that all children in baltimore city public schools can experience and effective and equitable education.
- $2,750
Fund for Educational Excellence · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To expand resources, identify and accelerate solutions, and recognize excellence so that all children in baltimore city public schools can experience and effective and equitable education.
- $2,500
Middle Grades Partnership · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,500
St Ignatius Loyola Academy · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,500
Middle Grades Partnership · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To provide summer and school-year learning opportunities for academically promising baltimore city middle school students as well as innovative professional learning opportunities for public and private school teachers
- $2,500
St Ignatius Loyola Academy · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Serves students with limited economic means from baltimore city, who are representative of diverse races, ethnic groups and religions.
- $2,500
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2022
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the genersity of donors
- $2,500
Middle Grades Partnership · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide summer and school-year learning opportunities for academically promising baltimore city middle school students as well as innovative professional learning opportunities for public and private school teachers
- $2,000
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,000
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,000
Roland Park Country School · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,000
The Walters Art Museum · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $2,000
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2023
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the genersity of donors
- $2,000
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To seek innovation and excellence in an artistic program that focuses on art of the modern era, from the 19th century to the present.
- $2,000
Roland Park Country School · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To provide valuable, lifelong opportunities allowing our students to actively discover and pursue their passions.
- $2,000
The Walters Art Museum · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To bring art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning
- $2,000
Baltimore Museum of Art · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To seek innovation and excellence in an artistic program that focuses on art of the modern era, from the 19th century to the present.
- $2,000
Creative Alliance · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Builds communities by bringing together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds to experience spectacular arts and education programs and engage in the creative process
- $2,000
Roland Park Country School · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To provide valuable, lifelong opportunities allowing our students to actively discover and pursue their passions.
- $2,000
The Walters Art Museum · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To bring art and people together for enjoyment, discovery, and learning
- $1,710
Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2022
The purpose of establishing and maintaining in new york city a museum and library of art, of encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts, and the application of arts to manufacture and practical life, of advan… read allThe purpose of establishing and maintaining in new york city a museum and library of art, of encouraging and developing the study of the fine arts, and the application of arts to manufacture and practical life, of advancing the general knowledge of kindred subjects, and, to that end, of furnishing popular instruction. less
- $1,700
Aclu · New York, NY · 2022
To provide legal presentation in cases involving issues of civil liberties and constitutional rights ranging from administrative hearings to trials and appeals.
- $1,500
Squashwise · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,500
Studio Museum Harlem · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,500
Studio Museum Harlem · New York, NY · 2023
To support black art and culture.
- $1,500
Immigration Equality · New York, NY · 2022
We promote justice and equality for lgbtq and hiv-positive immigrants through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation.
- $1,000
Associated Black Charities · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Barnard College · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Citymeals On Wheels · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Enoch Pratt Free Library · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Film Society of Lincoln Center · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Immigration Equality · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Phillips Collection · Washington, DC · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Professional Children'S School · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Shriver Hall Concert Series · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $1,000
Associated Black Charities · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Facilitate the creation of measurably healthier and wealthier communities throughout maryland through responsible leadership and philanthropic investment.
- $1,000
Citymeals On Wheels · New York, NY · 2023
To provide a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly new yorkers in need
- $1,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2023
To provide listeners and viewers access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the u.s. Corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalist, ordinary people from around the world who are di… read allTo provide listeners and viewers access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the u.s. Corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalist, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by u.s. Foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. less
- $1,000
Food Bank for New York City · New York, NY · 2023
To end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity.
- $1,000
Irish Repertory Theater · New York, NY · 2023
To bring works by irish and irish american masters and contemporary playwrights to american audiences
- $1,000
Phillips Collection · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide management and maintenance to the museum's permanent collection. To provide wupport for public activities and outreach.
- $1,000
Rainforest Trust · Warrenton, VA · 2023
To support indigenous and traditional peoples of the worlds rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment
- $1,000
Shriver Hall Concert Series · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of musical art, creating performances, and providing educational and training programs at the highest level … read allTo foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of musical art, creating performances, and providing educational and training programs at the highest level of excellence less
- $1,000
Associated Black Charities · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Facilitate the creation of measurably healthier and wealthier communities throughout maryland through responsible leadership and philanthropic investment.
- $1,000
Atlantic Theater Company · New York, NY · 2022
To produce great plays simply and truthfully utilizing an artistic ensemble
- $1,000
Barnard College · New York, NY · 2022
To provide the highest quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college in partnership with a major research universi… read allTo provide the highest quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college in partnership with a major research university. less
- $1,000
Citymeals On Wheels · New York, NY · 2022
To provide a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly new yorkers in need
- $1,000
Democracy Now · New York, NY · 2022
To provide listeners and viewers access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the u.s. Corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalist, ordinary people from around the world who are di… read allTo provide listeners and viewers access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the u.s. Corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalist, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by u.s. Foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. less
- $1,000
Food Bank for New York City · New York, NY · 2022
To end hunger by organizing food, information and support for community survival and dignity.
- $1,000
Lukemia & Lymphoma Society Soy Claire Mangan · Rye Brook, NY · 2022
Powering the scientific engine that drives blood cancer cures and brings hope to patients
- $1,000
Phillips Collection · Washington, DC · 2022
To provide management and maintenance to the museum's permanent collection. To provide wupport for public activities and outreach.
- $1,000
Public Theatre · New York, NY · 2022
To provide artistic excellence while developing an american theater that s accessible and relevant to all people through productions of challenging new plays, musicals and innovative stagings of the classics
- $1,000
Rainforest Foundation US · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
To support indigenous and traditional peoples of the worlds rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights by assisting them in
- $1,000
Share Our Strength · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To help ensure that every child gets three healthy meals every day.
- $1,000
Shriver Hall Concert Series · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of musical art, creating performances, and providing educational and training programs at the highest level … read allTo foster and maintain an organization dedicated to the making of music consonant with the highest aspirations of musical art, creating performances, and providing educational and training programs at the highest level of excellence less
- $1,000
The House Foundation for the Arts · New York, NY · 2022
To cultivate cultural engagement through live music concerts, interdisciplinary performances, exhibitions and educational initiatives.
- $1,000
Young Audiences · Baltimore, MD · 2022
To inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts.
- $950
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $750
Jewish Museum of Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $750
Rainforest Trust · Warrenton, VA · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $750
Jewish Museum of Maryland · Baltimore, MD · 2023
To interpret the jewish experience in america, with special attention to jewish life in the state of maryland
- $650
Irish Repertory Theater · New York, NY · 2022
To bring works by irish and irish american masters and contemporary playwrights to american audiences
- $625
Friends of Bobst Library Nyu · New York, NY · 2023
Provides access to the elmer holmes bobst library for individuals who are not affiliated with nyu.
- $600
Doctors Without Borders USA · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $600
Food Bank for New York City · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $600
Doctors Without Borders USA · New York, NY · 2023
To raise funds, create awareness, recruit field staff, and advocate with the united nations and us government on humanitarian concerns.
- $500
Coalition for the Homeless · Washington, DC · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Foundation Fighting Blindness · Columbia, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Irish Repertory Theater · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Japan Society · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Little Red School House · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Madison Square Park Conservancy · New York, NY · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
- $500
Maryland Citizens for the Arts Foundation · Baltimore, MD · 2024
To further the exempt purpose of the organization.
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