Michael Klein Foundation
Michael Klein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Redondo Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $204K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $126K.
Michael Klein Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Klein Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,030
- -90.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,030
- -80.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $203,698
- +125.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Klein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Michael Klein Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $53K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting to Cure Crohn's and Colitis Beverly Hills, CA | to support Team Benjamin King FOR CTOC | $1,030 |
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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 | $203,698 | $125,998 | $12,522 | $1,030 | 1 | $12,507 | $125,983 | $4,189 |
| 2023 | $90,222 | $33,982 | $20,228 | $10,500 | 2 | $20,228 | $33,982 | $2,546 |
| 2022 | $76,468 | $3,437 | $13,676 | $13,650 | 4 | $13,676 | $3,437 | $3,645 |
| 2021 | $86,707 | $-96,225 | $21,210 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,210 | $285 | $6,560 |
| 2020 | $204,142 | $-78,131 | $57,291 | $53,000 | 8 | — | $343 | $11,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Klein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Klein Foundation is led by Michael G. Klein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael G. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Michael Klein Foundation
How much does Michael Klein Foundation give each year?
Michael Klein Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Michael Klein Foundation?
Michael Klein Foundation reported $204K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Michael Klein Foundation operate?
Michael Klein Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia.
What is Michael Klein Foundation's EIN?
Michael Klein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6070695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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