John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund
The John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund at a glance
In short: John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund gave $5.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,280,000
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,640,000
- +3776.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,640,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Broadway Ste 1601, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 583-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Esther & Joseph Klingenstein Fund ($4.5M). Together the top 2 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 81 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Both recipients listed for 2024 are in New York, and the filing reports that New York received 100% of grant dollars that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.4M (2021) to $5.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esther & Joseph Klingenstein Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $4,500,000 |
| Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $780,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,442,365 | $5,529,133 | $5,280,000 | 2 | $5,346,834 | $565,667 | $6,068,098 |
| 2023 | $116,216,807 | $3,262,728 | $5,325,453 | $5,039,200 | 74 | $5,178,265 | $1,315,318 | $5,258,410 |
| 2022 | $118,037,955 | $3,117,139 | $6,337,185 | $4,812,879 | 2 | $4,885,699 | $1,028,504 | $5,222,048 |
| 2021 | $121,264,191 | $78,254,052 | $4,598,681 | $4,395,272 | 2 | $4,435,058 | $74,967,163 | $4,821,652 |
| 2020 | $46,545,111 | $3,277,252 | $4,750,039 | $4,524,959 | 1 | — | $1,439,398 | $4,574,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund reported a distributable amount of $6.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported $5,280,000 in grants across two grants, ranging from $780,000 to $4,500,000. The two reported grants were $4,500,000 to the Esther & Joseph Klingenstein Fund for general purpose and $780,000 to the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation for general purpose.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Klingenstein, Nancy Simpkins, Sarah Martell, and Thomas Klingenstein as trustees.
John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Klingenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Simpkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Martell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Klingenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Klingenstein (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 22023
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 John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund
How much does John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund give each year?
John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund gave $5.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 74 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund?
John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check klingenstein.org for any change to that policy.
Where does John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund make grants?
Both recipients listed for 2024 are in New York, and the filing reports that New York received 100% of grant dollars that year.
How much is John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund reported a distributable amount of $6.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund's EIN?
John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4062589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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