Krieger Charitable Trust
Krieger Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states and across a range of causes.
Krieger Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Krieger Charitable Trust gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), top state New Jersey. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,117,566
- +156.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,890
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,389,857
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (47% 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 Krieger Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Roger Klein. No specific application form is necessary; complete information on the charitable purpose of the request is required. The filing states that awards are restricted to tax-exempt charitable organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Roger Klein
Mailing address: PO Box 610102, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Phone: (617) 467-5643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Krieger Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jersey City Medical Center Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 69 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (47%), Massachusetts (21%), Illinois (9%), West Virginia (8%), and New York (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Washington and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Krieger Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $325K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 402% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $422K (2022) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center Foundation Jersey City, NJ | Charitable Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Mass Audubon Lincoln, MA | Charitable Purposes | $300,000 |
| American Friends of Ben-Gurion University Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | Charitable Purposes | $174,166 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Kyiv School of Economics Oakland, CA | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School Newton, MA | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $36,000 |
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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 | $17,389,857 | $942,392 | $2,132,300 | $2,117,566 | 13 | $2,125,166 | $935,258 | $1,203,754 |
| 2024 | $18,511,913 | $2,534,381 | $843,049 | $826,666 | 11 | $833,866 | $2,525,198 | $1,125,231 |
| 2023 | $16,820,581 | $3,272,642 | $1,137,331 | $1,123,666 | 15 | $1,130,551 | $3,265,862 | $977,474 |
| 2022 | $14,685,270 | $1,954,788 | $441,618 | $421,780 | 18 | $428,035 | $1,941,205 | $924,673 |
| 2021 | $13,172,100 | $4,143,508 | $1,023,947 | $1,004,693 | 12 | $1,010,363 | $4,129,924 | $823,300 |
| 2020 | $10,052,539 | $3,869,746 | $871,583 | $856,365 | 21 | — | $3,859,928 | $664,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Krieger Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span health care, conservation, education, and services connected to Israel and Jewish communities.
Among its grantees, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy says it works to protect and manage the Appalachian Trail and its corridor. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center describes its work as uniting research and care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel. Nantucket Conservation Foundation says it protects and stewards land and coastal shoreline and conducts ecological research. Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, including support for injured combat veterans.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $2,117,566. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $1,000,000, with a median of $100,000.
The largest reported awards included $1,000,000 to Jersey City Medical Center Foundation, $300,000 to Mass Audubon, $200,000 to American Friends of Ben-Gurion University, and $174,166 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Other reported grants included $100,000 each to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harvard University, and American Friends of Magen David Adom; $50,000 each to Kyiv School of Economics and Solomon Schechter Day School; $36,000 to Jewish Agency for Israel; $3,600 to American Friends of the Rambam; and $2,000 to Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Brothers for Life is also reported as receiving $1,800 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Herbert Klein and Roger Klein as trustees.
Krieger Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herbert Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Krieger Charitable Trust
How much does Krieger Charitable Trust give each year?
Krieger Charitable Trust gave $2.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $827K across 11 grants.
What is Krieger Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Krieger Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $162,890, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Krieger Charitable Trust that year got $325K on average.
Where does Krieger Charitable Trust give grants?
Krieger Charitable Trust's top state is New Jersey, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Who are Krieger Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Krieger Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Jersey City Medical Center Foundation ($1,000,000), Mass Audubon ($300,000) and American Friends of Ben-Gurion University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Krieger Charitable Trust?
Krieger Charitable Trust reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Krieger Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span health care, conservation, education, and services connected to Israel and Jewish communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Krieger Charitable Trust?
Contact Roger Klein. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Krieger Charitable Trust's EIN?
Krieger Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6374448. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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