Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards designated for general operating support. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc gave $289K across 36 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), top state New York. 3% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $288,500
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,014
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $4,034,132
- +1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 City Place Apt 19E, White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 328-3248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Colby College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 190 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (43%), Connecticut (27%), Maine (23%), and Pennsylvania (7%); Georgia accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 97% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2024) to $300K (2021). In 2026 it made 36 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College Waterville, ME | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY | General Operating Support | $26,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, CT | General Operating Support | $14,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Inc White Plains, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Operating Support | $9,000 |
| Musella Foundation Hewlett, NY | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,034,132 | $408,163 | $356,674 | $288,500 | 36 | $299,617 | $391,166 | $244,435 |
| 2025 | $3,982,643 | $291,746 | $345,236 | $284,500 | 40 | $294,750 | $241,260 | $239,605 |
| 2024 | $4,036,133 | $192,888 | $336,334 | $278,000 | 37 | $288,250 | $144,804 | $228,793 |
| 2023 | $4,179,579 | $39,754 | $351,847 | $295,030 | 39 | $305,280 | $59,776 | $227,764 |
| 2022 | $4,491,672 | $303,889 | $351,079 | $282,500 | 38 | $292,750 | $259,170 | $298,559 |
| 2021 | $4,538,862 | $662,171 | $342,924 | $300,000 | 41 | — | $626,997 | $282,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2026 — 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 grant records show support for organizations in education, conservation, arts and culture, health care, and social services. These are areas represented by grantees, not a stated foundation mission. For example, Connecticut College describes its mission as educating students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it saves wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. My Sisters’ Place says it works to end domestic violence and human trafficking through services, advocacy, and community education. The Museum of Modern Art describes its purpose as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $288,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards included $50,000 each to Colby College and Connecticut College; $26,000 to The Masters School; $20,000 to Lehigh University; and $15,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society. The listed awards were designated for general operating support.
Other 2026 recipients included Greenwich Hospital ($14,000), Camp Sunshine ($10,000), Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Inc. ($10,000), the Museum of Modern Art ($9,000), Musella Foundation ($8,000), My Sister’s Place ($8,000), and the Neuberger Museum of Art ($8,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Barbara G Klein as director and president; Jason A Klein as director and vice president/treasurer; Zoe S Klein as director and vice president/secretary; and Kathleen Kheel as director.
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc is led by Barbara G. Klein, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara G. Klein
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason A. Klein
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen Kheel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zoe S. Klein
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc
How much does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc give each year?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc gave $289K across 36 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $285K across 40 grants.
What is Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,014, across 36 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc give grants?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (27%) and Maine (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Pelham, NY (5 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Colby College ($50,000), Connecticut College ($50,000) and The Masters School ($26,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations in education, conservation, arts and culture, health care, and social services. These are areas represented by grantees, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6114763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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