Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Myrtle Beach, SC EIN: 26-2947643

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing educational, medical, food-assistance, and other services.

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$25,750
+24.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
18
+5.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,431
+17.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,250
Total assets
$489,255
-0.2% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 591 Bridgeport Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone: (212) 876-5656

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Birthright Israel: $5KBirthright Israel$5KJCRS: $3KJCRS$3KMontessori Torah Academy: $3KMontessori Torah Academy$3KAmer Friends ofSheba Medical Center: $3KAmer Friends ofSheba MedicalCenter$3KCornerstone Fdtn Char Dental Works: $2KCornerstone Fdtn Char DentalWorks$2KAmer Friends of Shurat HaDin: $2KAmer Friends of Shurat HaDin$2KAmerica Magen David Adom: $2KAmerica Magen David Adom$2KDare to Care: $2KDare to Care$2KChabad On Campus: $2KChabad On Campus$2KJewish Braille Institute: $1KJewish Braille Institute$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Birthright Israel ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.

Grant Size Distribution

97 grants across all recorded years

97<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (56%), Kentucky (28%), Louisiana (12%), and Virginia (4%).

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkLouisvilleBrooklynWiseWoodmereMetairieJacksonMemphisNycWashingtonRockville CentreWatertown

Is Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

6%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 163% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K21 grants2020 23 grants2021 18 grants2022 17 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $26K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Birthright Israel New York, NYEducational organization$5,000
JCRS Metairie, LAchildren services and school grants$3,000
Montessori Torah Academy Louisville, KYJewish Day School$2,500
Amer Friends ofSheba Medical Center NYC, NYmedical care and research$2,500
Cornerstone Fdtn Char Dental Works Louisville, KYCharitable Dental Care for Veterans in KY$1,800
Amer Friends of Shurat HaDin Woodmere, NYcivil rights legal organization$1,800
America Magen David Adom New York, NYEmergency Medical Care$1,500
Dare to Care Louisville, KYfood assistance$1,500
Chabad On Campus Brooklyn, NYaid to students on college campuses$1,500
Jewish Braille Institute New York, NYAssistance to vision impaired with books in braille and audio books$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$489,255$24,899$25,750$25,75018$25,750$21,899—
2023$490,106$5,000$20,650$20,65017$20,650—$20,439
2022$469,625$295,990$22,700$13,89018$22,700—$16,006
2021$196,335$23,439$9,805$9,80523$9,805—$8,619
2020$182,701$3,500$9,765$9,76521———

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 grants include support for organizations serving education, health, food assistance, students, and people experiencing domestic abuse or vision impairment. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.

Among its grantees, Dare to Care describes its mission as “working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community.” Chai Lifeline describes itself as an international health support network providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $25,750. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,250.

Larger 2024 grants included $5,000 to Birthright Israel; $3,000 to JCRS; $2,500 each to Montessori Torah Academy and Amer Friends of Sheba Medical Center; and $1,800 each to Cornerstone Fdtn Char Dental Works and Amer Friends of Shurat HaDin. Other grants included $1,500 each to America Magen David Adom, Dare to Care, and Chabad On Campus; and $1,000 each to Jewish Braille Institute, Center for Women and Families, and Central Appalachia Health Wagon.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jerrold Klein, E Tekien, and Eshel Bar Adon as directors.

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • E Tekien

    Director

    Grant Officer Vice President → Secretary Grant Officer Vice President, 2021

    Secretary Grant Officer Vice President → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerrold Klein

    Director

    Secretary Treasurer → President, 2021

    President → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eshel Bar Adon

    Director

    V-Pres → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Elias Klein (2020) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc

How much does Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 17 grants.

What is Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,431, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (28%) and Louisiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Louisville, KY (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).

Does Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Birthright Israel ($5,000), JCRS ($3,000) and Montessori Torah Academy ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc reported $489K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.

What does Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc fund?

No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations serving education, health, food assistance, students, and people experiencing domestic abuse or vision impairment. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2947643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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