Klaben Family Foundation
Klaben Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kent, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $244K.
Klaben Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Klaben Family Foundation gave $310K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,050
- +47.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,675
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,425
- Total assets
- $6,431,075
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Klaben Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kent Social Services ($66K). Together the top 6 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Klaben Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $310K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Social Services Kent, OH | General Fund | $65,850 |
| Center of Hope Ravenna, OH | General Funds | $65,850 |
| Miller Community House Ravenna, OH | General Fund | $65,850 |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Warren, OH | General Fund | $55,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Northeast Ohio Akron, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| A Kid Again Twinsburg, OH | General Fund | $7,500 |
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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 | $6,431,075 | $349,658 | $320,862 | $310,050 | 6 | $312,582 | $244,128 | $324,042 |
| 2024 | $6,400,005 | $310,710 | $255,776 | $210,000 | 5 | $210,756 | $305,690 | $320,007 |
| 2023 | $6,345,071 | $3,646,586 | $163,075 | $5,000 | 1 | $163,045 | $2,683,511 | $249,700 |
| 2022 | $2,861,560 | $6,434,589 | $134,589 | — | — | $134,589 | — | $248,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Klaben Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $324K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Klaben Family Foundation is led by Katie Klaben, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Klaben
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Klaben Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Klaben Sr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Klaben
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Dillinger
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Kim McFarlane
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracee Rorar
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Trish Dillinger (Assistant Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Klaben Family Foundation
How much does Klaben Family Foundation give each year?
Klaben Family Foundation gave $310K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 5 grants.
What is Klaben Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Klaben Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,425, and its average grant was $51,675, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Klaben Family Foundation give grants?
Klaben Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ravenna, OH (2 grants).
Does Klaben Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Klaben Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Klaben Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Klaben Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kent Social Services ($65,850), Center of Hope ($65,850) and Miller Community House ($65,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Klaben Family Foundation?
Klaben Family Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Klaben Family Foundation's EIN?
Klaben Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1894920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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