Klaus Foundation Inc
Klaus Foundation Inc is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports $130,200 in grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, with stated purposes including help for children in Lesotho, food assistance, general support, healthcare, animal-related work, and classroom supplies.
Klaus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Klaus Foundation Inc gave $130K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Ohio. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,200
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,020
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,117,041
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Klaus Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1241 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2707
Phone: (888) 962-2877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Klaus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was All for Africa's Children Today in Lesotho ($60K). Together the top 9 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 47 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as 35% to Ohio, 12% to South Carolina, and 8% to Massachusetts. It also reports 46% under an unspecified recipient-state entry. A grant of $60,200 went to an organization identified as being in Lesotho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Klaus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2019) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All for Africa's Children Today in Lesotho | To Help Children in Lesotho, Africa | $60,200 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Food to Help Those in Need | $20,000 |
| Charleston Aquarium Charleston, SC | General Support | $15,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Ability Xenia, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Cincinnati, OH | Research, support and care for those with alzheimer's disease | $5,000 |
| Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Boston, MA | Healthcare Assistance for Indigent People | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Mosesian Arts Center Watertown, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Columbus, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Sponsorships of Animals | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,117,041 | $418,450 | $140,828 | $130,200 | 10 | $132,416 | $408,309 | $102,313 |
| 2024 | $1,978,061 | $37,259 | $117,874 | $112,700 | 11 | $114,486 | $29,682 | $102,938 |
| 2023 | $1,853,525 | $49,696 | $119,267 | $114,194 | 8 | $115,569 | $29,998 | $97,102 |
| 2022 | $1,664,372 | $63,270 | $125,756 | $115,527 | 8 | $116,827 | $43,814 | $89,801 |
| 2021 | $2,052,091 | $349,769 | $125,868 | $116,300 | 10 | $117,530 | $334,828 | $108,584 |
| 2020 | $1,828,190 | $201,711 | $137,573 | $127,696 | 10 | — | $197,380 | $99,599 |
| 2019 | $1,764,052 | $189,966 | $102,506 | $96,175 | 7 | — | $180,230 | $92,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Klaus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in hunger relief, conservation, healthcare for people experiencing homelessness, performing and visual arts, service dogs, and animal shelter and adoption services.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Freestore Foodbank says it aims to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with its community. The South Carolina Aquarium says its mission is to inspire conservation through animal care, education, research, and visitor experiences. Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program describes its mission as providing or assuring access to high-quality healthcare for people and families experiencing homelessness. The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center describes its work as supporting resident theatre companies, arts education workshops, and a visual arts gallery. 4 Paws for Ability says it trains service dogs to assist people with disabilities, and Save the Animals Foundation says it provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $130,200. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,200, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $60,200 to All for Africa’s Children Today in Lesotho to help children there; $20,000 to Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati for food assistance; and $15,000 to the South Carolina Aquarium for general support. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to 4 Paws for Ability, the Alzheimer’s Association, Boston Health Care for the Homeless, an individual recipient for teacher supplies, the Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center, Ronald McDonald House, and Save the Animals Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Evans as president, Katherine Evans as vice president, Carole Evans as treasurer, and Alexander Evans and Lauren Lillis as trustees.
Klaus Foundation Inc is led by Michael Evans, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Evans
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Lillis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Evans
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Evans
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Carroll (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Klaus Foundation Inc
How much does Klaus Foundation Inc give each year?
Klaus Foundation Inc gave $130K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $113K across 11 grants.
What is Klaus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Klaus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,020, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Klaus Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Klaus Foundation Inc give grants?
Klaus Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (12%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Klaus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Klaus Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Klaus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Klaus Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include All for Africa's Children Today in Lesotho ($60,200), Freestore Foodbank ($20,000) and Charleston Aquarium ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Klaus Foundation Inc?
Klaus Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Klaus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in hunger relief, conservation, healthcare for people experiencing homelessness, performing and visual arts, service dogs, and animal shelter and adoption services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Klaus Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Klaus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Klaus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1571753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Klaus Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Klaus Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/klaus-foundation-inc-morg_0398f1fd8d3c453f9364549550da2bff
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