Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc
ROBERT D KLAUSNER CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Plantation, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations supporting public schools, scholarships, community assistance, youth activities, and other causes.
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc gave $80K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,700
- +125.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,131
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $413,141
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (68% 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 Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing directs organizations to email a request and says there is no deadline. It states that the foundation cannot make grants directly to individuals. Most funding is proactive and goes to U.S. tax-exempt organizations identified by staff; the filing cautions that the foundation may not be able to accept unsolicited proposals.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Dana Kornfeld
Mailing address: 7080 Nw 4Th Street, Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: (954) 916-1202
Email: info@rdkcharity.org
Website: https://rdkcharity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars distributed among recipients in New York (68%), Florida (30%), Maryland (2%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 245% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 385% 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 $23K (2021) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $79,700 |
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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 | $413,141 | $78,438 | $83,098 | $79,700 | 13 | $79,700 | $16,438 | $20,728 |
| 2023 | $416,638 | $80,707 | $38,676 | $35,380 | 10 | $35,380 | $18,463 | $19,279 |
| 2021 | $358,073 | $53,807 | $25,692 | $23,130 | 19 | $23,130 | $28,575 | $19,194 |
| 2020 | $329,958 | $49,110 | $33,871 | $32,450 | 9 | — | $8,662 | $16,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for public schools, scholarships, school programs, community assistance, and youth activities. Among the grantees, Touched by Type 1 describes its mission as raising awareness and funds related to type 1 diabetes and inspiring people with diabetes to live healthy, active lives. An individual recipient describes its mission as inspiring middle school students nationwide to end social isolation and create a culture of belonging.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $79,700. The median grant was $1,500, and grants ranged from $500 to $54,000. Its reported grantmaking was $35,380 across 10 grants in 2023 and $23,130 across 19 grants in 2021.
Notable 2024 grants included $54,000 to Fund for Public School Inc. for public schools, $10,000 to Temple Beth Emet for scholarships and property upgrades, $3,000 to Pioneer Middle School PTA, and $2,500 to Palm Beach PBA Charity Fund for education scholarships. Other reported grants included $1,000 to Touched by Type 1 and $500 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Kornfeld as president and Kathy Klausner and Bennett Greenspon as officers.
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Dana Kornfeld, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Kornfeld
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Bennett Greenspon
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kathy Klausner
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Greenspon Bennett (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Klausner Kathy (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Kornfeld Dana (2020–2023) — President
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 Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc gave $80K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 10 grants.
What is Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,131, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%).
Does Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc?
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for public schools, scholarships, school programs, community assistance, and youth activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc?
The filing directs organizations to email a request and says there is no deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1462262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert D Klausner Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-d-klausner-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_83581007b659490fa97694390ffd086d
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