Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc
KLEINS SHOPRITE OF MARYLAND CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Forest Hill, Maryland. It supports educational, service, and other charitable organizations in Maryland.
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc gave $88K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,720
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,437
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $119,809
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (9 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written request to Michael J. Klein stating the specific purpose and including proof of 501(c)(3) status. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and supports educational, service, and other charitable organizations in Maryland.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines; grants are given throughout the year.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines; grants are given throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael J Klein
Mailing address: 2011 Klein Plaza Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050
Phone: (410) 515-9303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 36 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $559; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $104K (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $45,167 |
| Ladew Gardens Monkton, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $7,500 |
| Harford County Public Library Foundation Belcamp, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $4,000 |
| Char Hope Foundation Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,590 |
| Harford Land Trust Inc Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,575 |
| Arc Northern Chesapeake Region Aberdeen, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,500 |
| Bel Air Downtown Alliance Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,350 |
| The Albert P Close Foundation Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,599 |
| Harford United Charities Inc Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $1,500 |
| The Greater Bel Air Community Foundation Bel Air, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,809 | $155,555 | $143,274 | $87,720 | 36 | $87,720 | $5,830 | $6,190 |
| 2023 | $107,528 | $124,746 | $144,517 | $104,318 | 37 | $104,318 | $4,506 | $5,495 |
| 2022 | $127,299 | $119,600 | $102,504 | $69,635 | 35 | $67,137 | — | $8,616 |
| 2021 | $110,203 | $145,950 | $130,423 | $86,001 | 27 | $86,001 | — | $5,159 |
| 2020 | $94,676 | $96,325 | $89,112 | $61,169 | 18 | — | — | $4,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its stated grantmaking scope is educational, service, and other charitable organizations in Maryland. Its 2024 grantees illustrate this range: Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation supports healthcare services in Harford County; Harford County Public Library Foundation promotes library services, learning, and reading; and Harford Land Trust works to preserve land and natural resources. Other supported organizations describe their work as educating students with learning differences, investing in student success, and raising funds related to recovery, homelessness, and hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $87,720. Grants ranged from $150 to $45,167, with a median of $750. Its largest awards included $45,167 to Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, $7,500 to Ladew Gardens, $4,000 to Harford County Public Library Foundation, $2,590 to Char Hope Foundation, and $2,575 to Harford Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J. Klein as president, Marshall J. Klein as vice president, and Sarah B. Klein as secretary/treasurer.
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc is led by Michael J. Klein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Klein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall J. Klein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah B. Klein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard S. Klein (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc
How much does Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc give each year?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc gave $88K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 37 grants.
What is Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $2,437, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc that year got $559 on average.
Where does Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc give grants?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bel Air, MD (21 grants), Aberdeen, MD (3 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Darlington, MD (2 grants).
Who are Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation ($45,167), Ladew Gardens ($7,500) and Harford County Public Library Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its stated grantmaking scope is educational, service, and other charitable organizations in Maryland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?
Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5512541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kleins Shoprite of Maryland Charitable Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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