Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation
The Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation at a glance
In short: Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,059,921
- +2617.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,661
- +2255.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (96% 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 Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing provides no further application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in Rhode Island (96% of grant dollars), California (2%), Wisconsin (1%), New York (1%), and Nevada (0%, as reported). The largest grant went to an organization in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | General Support | $1,016,421 |
| Curepsp New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Placer County Food Bank Roseville, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Placer Land Trust Auburn, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust Truckee, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Weave Inc Sacramento, CA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Lawrence University of Wisconsin Appleton, WI | General Support | $3,500 |
| Auburn Ski Club Associates Inc Soda Springs, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Emerald Brigade Support Organization Granite Bay, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports a grant total of $1,059,921; the 2022 filing reports zero grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $45,042 | $1,075,994 | $1,059,921 | 15 | $1,066,566 | $42,082 | $45,639 |
| 2023 | $1,007,075 | $49,386 | $51,480 | $39,000 | 13 | $45,514 | $46,986 | $49,168 |
| 2022 | $1,009,169 | $26,168 | $17,000 | — | — | $6,500 | $14,768 | $48,960 |
| 2021 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $2,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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 describes its program as “fair market value of securities donated in excess of book value”; it does not state a mission. Its grants went to organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, CUREPSP says it works to raise awareness, build community, improve care, and find a cure for PSP, CBD, and MSA. Placer Land Trust says it protects and cares for natural and agricultural lands in Placer County, while WEAVE says it supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Other 2024 recipients include a university, youth winter sports and band-support organizations, and an educational endowment fund.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,059,921. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,016,421, with a median of $3,500. Its largest listed grant was $1,016,421 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program for general support. Other listed grants included $4,000 each to CUREPSP, Placer County Food Bank, Placer Land Trust, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Truckee Donner Land Trust, and WEAVE; and $3,500 to Lawrence University of Wisconsin. The filing marks 2024 as the foundation’s final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Klaeser as president, secretary, and director, and Lisa Futch as treasurer and director.
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation is led by David Klaeser, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Klaeser
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Futch
Treasurer & Director
Treasury & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation
How much does Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation give each year?
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 13 grants.
What is Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's typical grant size?
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $70,661, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation give grants?
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Granite Bay, CA (2 grants), Kiel, WI (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's largest grantees?
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1,016,421), Curepsp ($4,000) and Placer County Food Bank ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its program as “fair market value of securities donated in excess of book value”; it does not state a mission. Its grants went to organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's EIN?
Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4036038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lisa and David Klaeser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-and-david-klaeser-foundation-morg_da8d5a8c5bb547c9889243995c621ba1
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