Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beverly Hills, California, registered in 2009, with $259,246 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$259K
▼ 72.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$189K
Net assets
$257K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation: 16 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $101 (FY2013) to $259K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
27.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$257K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $259,246▼72.0% | $188,589▼84.0% | $257,057▲37.9% | $257,057▲37.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $926,964▲826% | $1,181,151▲1201% | $186,400▼57.7% | $186,400▼57.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $100,102▼33.3% | $90,790▲9.1% | $440,587▲2.2% | $440,587▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $150,037▲50.0% | $83,250▲2.7% | $431,275▲18.3% | $431,275▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $100,048 | $81,060▲124% | $364,488▲5.5% | $364,488▲5.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $100,082▼20.0% | $36,142▼60.2% | $345,500▲22.7% | $345,500▲22.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $125,070▲150% | $90,841▲39.8% | $281,560▲13.8% | $281,560▲13.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $50,075▼50.0% | $64,980▼10.1% | $247,331▼5.7% | $247,331▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $100,071▲33.3% | $72,315▲33.9% | $262,236▲11.8% | $262,236▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $75,057▲199% | $54,005▲312% | $234,480▲15.3% | $234,480▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $25,077▲24729% | $13,110▲18.6% | $203,428▲6.3% | $203,428▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $101 | $11,055▼44.8% | $191,461▼5.4% | $191,461▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $20,020▼19.7% | $202,415▲2.6% | $202,415▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $24,917 | $197,239 | $197,239 | 990PF |
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Data for Michael B Kaplan Charitable Foundation (EIN 26-1617095) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.