DRAPER RICHARDS KAPLAN FOUNDATION

MENLO PARK, CA, 94025-4120 (650) 319-7808 Est. 2001 EIN 91-2172351
T23 - Private Operating Foundations 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3) Accepts unsolicited applications
www.drkfoundation.org

Mission

THE DRAPER RICHARDS KAPLAN FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL VENTURE PHILANTHROPY FIRM SUPPORTING EARLY STAGE, HIGH IMPACT SOCIAL ENTERPRISES. WE BELIEVE THAT WITH EARLY FUNDING AND RIGOROUS SUPPORT, EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS, TACKLING SOME OF SOCIETY'S MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS, CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
187
Total Giving
$15.0M
Recipients
186
Years Active
2020 - 2024
Avg grant: $80,140 Median: $100,000

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
202445$3.5M $79K1034
202343$3.6M $85K2518
202246$3.4M $73K3016
202053$4.5M $84K530

Sectors Funded

Education
23
Human Services
22
Arts, Culture & Humanities
16
Youth Development
13
Crime & Legal-Related
10
Community Improvement
7
Civil Rights & Advocacy
7
Environment
7
and 16 more sectors

Top States

California
57
New York
21
Massachusetts
14
Texas
14
District of Columbia
12
Washington
7
Ohio
5
Michigan
5
and 17 more states

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
66
$10M - $50M
34
$5M - $10M
23
$500K - $1M
11
Over $50M
8
$100K - $500K
5
Under $100K
2

Top Grantees

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CA - 4 grants
$350K
$300K
CA - 3 grants
$300K
$250K
NY - 2 grants
$250K
MA - 3 grants
$250K
MD - 3 grants
$250K
CA - 3 grants
$250K
CA - 3 grants
$250K

Grants Awarded · 187 grants

How to Apply

Accepts unsolicited applications

From 2022 990-PF
Application instructions and contact details are available from this foundation's Form 990-PF. View with a free account

Financials

Total Revenue
$15,262,610
Total Expenses
$18,291,353
Net Assets
$38,353,554
43 employees 7 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.1 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 23.5%
Expenses ↑ 2.3%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 86.4% Investment 12.0% Other 2.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 81.2% Management 12.0% Fundraising 6.8%

Officers & Trustees (13)

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Filing History (4 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$15,262,610 ↑$18,291,353$38,353,554
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$12,362,974 ↑$17,880,558$40,913,479
2022 990-PF - Private foundation return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$11,080,088 ↓$11,589,762$45,227,289
2020 990-PF - Private foundation return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$15,591,102 $8,069,372$38,200,855
EIN: 91-2172351 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data