Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation
The Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation is a private foundation based in Livingston, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $11,300 to charitable organizations.
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $807.143), top state Oregon. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,300
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $807
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $186,181
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Sandalwood Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 994-2258
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mittleman Jewish Community Center ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (35%), New Jersey (31%), Pennsylvania (23%), and New York (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $891. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $11K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mittleman Jewish Community Center Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Temple B'nai Abraham Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Transgender & Reporductive Rights | $1,250 |
| Portland Jewish Academy Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| UJA of Greater Metro West Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dickinson College Fund Carlisle, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Eastern Pa Trans Equity Orefield, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| GLO Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| LGBT Center Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lift Urban Portland Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $186,181 | $20,389 | $14,719 | $11,300 | 14 | $11,675 | $16,345 | $9,184 |
| 2024 | $180,511 | $28,350 | $14,452 | $11,300 | 13 | $11,675 | $22,008 | $9,223 |
| 2023 | $166,613 | $7,089 | $14,331 | $11,050 | 13 | $11,661 | $2,361 | $8,880 |
| 2022 | $173,855 | $7,028 | $13,130 | $10,850 | 14 | $10,161 | $2,389 | $9,389 |
| 2021 | $179,957 | $17,514 | $14,835 | $11,350 | 17 | $11,760 | $12,622 | $10,673 |
| 2020 | $177,278 | $10,204 | $13,491 | $10,350 | 15 | — | $2,281 | $9,796 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans Jewish community and education, civil liberties, hunger relief, employment training, and LGBTQ+ services.
For example, the Mittleman Jewish Community Center describes itself as an inclusive community hub offering wellness, social, and educational experiences grounded in Jewish values and culture. Portland Jewish Academy says it provides values-based education for children through eighth grade. Lift Urban Portland says it works to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents, while Stone Soup PDX describes its work as training people facing employment barriers for food-service careers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $11,300. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $500.
Among the reported grants were $2,000 to Mittleman Jewish Community Center and $2,000 to Temple B’nai Abraham; $1,250 to the American Civil Liberties Union for transgender and reproductive rights; $1,000 each to Portland Jewish Academy and UJA of Greater Metro West; and $500 each to Dickinson College Fund, Eastern PA Trans Equity, GLO Harrisburg, LGBT Center, Lift Urban Portland, National Council of Jewish Women, and Stone Soup PDX.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy K. Keisling as trustee, Ellen M. Klein as vice president and trustee, Peter M. Klein as president and trustee, and Steven E. Klein as secretary/treasurer.
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation is led by Peter M. Klein, President Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter M. Klein
President Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy K. Keisling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen M. Klein
Vice President Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven E. Klein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation
How much does Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation give each year?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 13 grants.
What is Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $807, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation give grants?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and Pennsylvania (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (3 grants).
Does Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mittleman Jewish Community Center ($2,000), Temple B'nai Abraham ($2,000) and American Civil Liberties Union ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation reported $186K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans Jewish community and education, civil liberties, hunger relief, employment training, and LGBTQ+ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's EIN?
Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3313765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ellen M & Peter M Klein Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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