Paul & Karen Chaplin Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers around providing contributions to Jewish organizations, health charities, educational institutions, and veterans' services. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to the Jewish community through substantial support for local synagogues and federations, as well as funding for medical and educational initiatives. It primarily serves organizations that address health, education, and community support, with a notable emphasis on Jewish charities. The foundation's activities are concentrated in Florida, where it has made the majority of its grants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized Florida-based charities, especially Jewish community organizations, local schools, or health-related nonprofits with an existing relationship or local credibility.
Good Fit
- • Located in Florida (Miami-area presence is a clear advantage).
- • Mission aligns with Jewish community support, local education, or health charities.
- • Asks for modest, one-time support (typical awards are under $5,000 in most years).
- • Has an existing relationship or can secure an introduction from a past grantee or trustee.
- • Is known locally to trustees or to organizations the foundation has previously funded.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Florida (about 79% of 2023 dollars and an even higher in-state share in 2022), with only four states receiving grants in the latest year, indicating a local/regional footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in the latest year and 14 in the prior year, showing a moderate spread of independent grantees; however dollar distribution is highly concentrated among the top beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder did add new recipients (four new grantees in 2023), but it also declares an only-preselected policy and offers no public application route, so unfamiliar applicants may gain access primarily via solicitation or introductions rather than open applications.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
