Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation
The Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Oldwick, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing describes donations to charitable organizations dealing with health, safety, education, and environmental issues.
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation gave $152K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,717
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,894
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,717
- Total assets
- $2,501,166
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (70% 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 Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Apply by letter of request and include pertinent materials. The stated focus is health and environment, but there are no restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Pam Klipstein Smith
Mailing address: 17 Burrell Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: (610) 759-4056
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lamington Presbyterian Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 17% to North Carolina, 4% to California, 3% to the District of Columbia, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). 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 $121K (2020) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamington Presbyterian Church Bedminster, NJ | Pastoral Care | $30,000 |
| Rutgers Preparatory School Somerset, NJ | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| New Hanover Reginal Medical Center Wilmington, NC | Medical | $25,000 |
| NJ Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association Gladstone, NJ | Environmental Issues | $7,500 |
| Blooming Grove Wildlife Califon, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| St Augustine of Caterbury Church Kendall Park, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust Oldwick, NJ | Environmental Issues | $4,000 |
| Hunters Helping the Hungry Lebanon, NJ | Social | $4,000 |
| Mustang Bon Foundation Newton, MA | Educational | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,501,166 | $250,866 | $190,970 | $151,717 | 31 | $18,236 | $232,629 | — |
| 2024 | $2,441,270 | $97,614 | $190,375 | $150,000 | 34 | $168,999 | $196,021 | — |
| 2023 | $2,414,248 | $77,258 | $165,267 | $132,000 | 40 | $147,879 | $118,473 | — |
| 2022 | $2,443,985 | $77,547 | $192,786 | $150,000 | 36 | $20,944 | $58,192 | — |
| 2021 | $2,556,888 | $133,573 | $208,827 | $150,500 | 39 | $27,767 | $196,659 | — |
| 2020 | $2,540,739 | $56,810 | $172,672 | $120,500 | 37 | — | $181,956 | $145,311 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing states that its focus of interest is health and environment, while also noting that awards have no restrictions. Its 2025 grants included support for churches, schools, medical organizations, conservation and environmental groups, and other charitable organizations.
Grantees describe a range of work: Raritan Headwaters Association says it protects natural resources in the Raritan River headwaters region through science, education, advocacy, land preservation, and stewardship. Rutgers Preparatory School says it inspires students through education to pursue their passions and intellectual curiosity. Scribble describes its work as making mental healthcare accessible and creating a space for community learning, celebration, and healing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $151,717. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $1,717.
The largest awards included $30,000 to Lamington Presbyterian Church for pastoral care, $28,000 to Rutgers Preparatory School for unrestricted support, and $25,000 to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for medical purposes. Other notable grants were $10,000 to NJ Conservation Foundation for conservation and $7,500 to Raritan Headwaters Association for environmental issues.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Constance Bruno as Treasurer; Kenneth Klipstein as President; Pam Klipstein Smith as Secretary; David Klipstein as Vice President; and Philip A. Klipstein, Reaves H. Klipstein, Thomas H. Smith, and Morgan Tebinka as trustees.
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation is led by Kenneth Klipstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Klipstein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Tebinka
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip A Klipstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reaves H Klipstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance Bruno
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Klipstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Klipstein Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marion White (2020–2022) — Administrator
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 Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation
How much does Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation give each year?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation gave $152K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 34 grants.
What is Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,717, and its average grant was $4,894, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation give grants?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Far Hills, NJ (2 grants), Gladstone, NJ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Environmental issues" (3 grants).
Who are Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lamington Presbyterian Church ($30,000), Rutgers Preparatory School ($28,000) and New Hanover Reginal Medical Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What does Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing states that its focus of interest is health and environment, while also noting that awards have no restrictions. Its 2025 grants included support for churches, schools, medical organizations, conservation and environmental groups, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's EIN?
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6028529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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