Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family
The Dorothy M and E Milton Kleven Family Foundation is a private, non-operating family foundation established in Minnesota in October 1962. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting arts and culture, education, and public affairs initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$125K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-7.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports projects in the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Public Affairs
The foundation also has a history of supporting scholarships and other religious activities.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
**: $1,000 to $30,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states, with a primary focus on:
- Minnesota (including Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Northfield)
- Illinois
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2024)
- Total Assets: $1.72 million
- Annual Revenue: $176,000
- Annual Expenses: $131,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Assets and Giving (2023)
- Total Assets: $2.8 million
- Annual Distributions: $138,000
Giving Rate: Approximately 8% of assets annually
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by four unpaid co-trustees:
- David M. Kleven – Co-Trustee
- Bruce A. Kleven – Co-Trustee
- Barbara D. Birky – Co-Trustee
- Diane M. Larson – Co-Trustee
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M KLEVEN | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUCE A KLEVEN | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BARBARA D BIRKY | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| DIANE M LARSON | CO-TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 14283 Wedgeway Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- Telephone: 952-906-9453
- EIN: 41-6027419
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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