Alvin a & Roberta T Klein
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein is a private foundation based in Spring, Texas. In 2025, it reported 35 grants totaling $310,000 to organizations working in areas including education, social services, health, arts and culture, public policy, and youth development.
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein at a glance
In short: Alvin a & Roberta T Klein gave $310K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- Average grant
- $8,857
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $593,819
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alvin a & Roberta T Klein
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application material and David Klein as the contact. It states that awards have no restrictions and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists November 1, 2021. This is a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists November 1, 2021.
- Contact
Application contact: David Klein
Mailing address: 6602 Spring Cypress Road, Spring, TX 77379
Phone: (281) 374-9393
Email: dklein@klein-equities.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alvin a & Roberta T Klein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (91%). The filing also reports shares for New Mexico (4%), Maryland (3%), Georgia (2%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alvin a & Roberta T Klein gives
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | To be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research driven patient care and our science | $40,000 |
| Marine Military Academy Harlingen, TX | To inspire positive academic, physical and moral growth in every cadet | $20,000 |
| Jones School of Business Rice University Houston, TX | Equip students with the skills, insights and resources needed to succeed as the next generation of leaders | $18,500 |
| Scouting America Irving, TX | To serve our nation's youth by instilling the values of the scout oath and law | $15,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Spring, TX | To inspire in all persons a love for christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to god and their fellow human beings | $12,000 |
| Cornerstone Global Connection Legacy Tutoring Houston, TX | To serve as a more personal and effective counseling, resource and tutoring center and to help every child to discover their unique talent and gift at an early stage of life. | $12,000 |
| Child Legacy International Boerne, TX | A christian non-profit organization working in africa to transform lives by providing opportunities that break the generational cycle of poverty and despair, and support each person's pursuit of their god-givien destiny | $10,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries Houston, TX | Strive to meet basic human needs through neighbors helping neighbors | $10,000 |
| The John Fairey Garden Hempstead, TX | To preserve, share and advance the horticultural and artistic legacy of john fairey | $10,000 |
| Children's Center for Self Esteem Houston, TX | Provide education to adults to enable them to provide stronger parenting and nurturing environments to provide stronger opportunities for kids to graduate from school and become contributing members of society. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $593,819 | $234,487 | $335,729 | $310,000 | 35 | $310,000 | $209,663 | $324,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin a & Roberta T Klein reported a distributable amount of $325K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Marine Military Academy describes its work as providing college-preparatory education and developing young men for responsible leadership. Northwest Assistance Ministries says it strives to meet basic human needs through services related to food, shelter, health, education, safety, and financial education. Child Legacy International describes its work as building sustainable communities through clean water, medical care, and vocational training.
Other 2025 recipients included Bo’s Place, which provides grief support and resources; Central Texas Food Bank, which works to increase food access; and Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, which promotes performing and visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 35 grants totaling $310,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $7,000. Among the largest reported awards were $40,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center, $20,000 to Marine Military Academy, $18,500 to Jones School of Business at Rice University, and $15,000 to Scouting America. Other grants included $12,000 each to Trinity Lutheran Church and Cornerstone Global Connection Legacy Tutoring, and $10,000 each to Child Legacy International, Northwest Assistance Ministries, The John Fairey Garden, Children’s Center for Self Esteem, Baker Institute for Public Policy, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Klein as president.
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein is led by David Klein, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Klein
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alvin a & Roberta T Klein
How much does Alvin a & Roberta T Klein give each year?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein gave $310K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's typical grant size?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,857, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alvin a & Roberta T Klein give grants?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (15 grants), Spring, TX (2 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants) and Cimarron, NM (2 grants).
Does Alvin a & Roberta T Klein give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's largest grantees?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's largest 2025 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($40,000), Marine Military Academy ($20,000) and Jones School of Business Rice University ($18,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alvin a & Roberta T Klein?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein reported $594K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $325K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alvin a & Roberta T Klein fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Marine Military Academy describes its work as providing college-preparatory education and developing young men for responsible leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alvin a & Roberta T Klein?
The filing lists a letter as the application material and David Klein as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's EIN?
Alvin a & Roberta T Klein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6055506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Alvin a & Roberta T Klein funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alvin-a-and-roberta-t-klein-morg_9a0094458b004a2b8b2112a6bf1dff92
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