Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc
The Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state North Carolina. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,925
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,093
- +63.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $888
- Total assets
- $325,588
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4903 Windmill Palm Terr Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 392-0269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dream on 3 ($10K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (48%), Florida (28%), Pennsylvania (14%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $888 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dream on 3 Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Agudas Israel Synagogue Hazleton, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Menorah Manor Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $775 |
| Clothes to Kids Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted | $650 |
| CASA Pinellas St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Operation Par Inc Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Pete Free Clinic St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $325,588 | $22,710 | $25,168 | $20,925 | 10 | $20,925 | $18,467 | $17,916 |
| 2023 | $328,046 | $22,233 | $26,833 | $19,225 | 15 | $19,225 | $14,625 | $16,296 |
| 2022 | $332,646 | $10,720 | $22,795 | $18,350 | 18 | $18,350 | $6,275 | $18,759 |
| 2021 | $344,721 | $23,801 | $23,188 | $18,343 | 8 | $20,728 | $21,339 | $18,183 |
| 2020 | $344,108 | $11,276 | $23,216 | $18,825 | 10 | — | $7,122 | $759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes creating experiences for children with serious health or developmental conditions (Dream On 3); supporting emergency medical services in Israel (American Friends of Magen David Adom); supporting services for older adults (Menorah Manor Foundation); providing clothing to low-income school-aged children (Clothes to Kids); and providing substance-abuse and mental-health services (Operation PAR).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $20,925. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $888. The largest grants included $10,000 to Dream On 3, $3,000 to Agudas Israel Synagogue, and $2,000 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom and Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services. All were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne Berman as president and Robert Klemow as secretary/treasurer.
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc is led by Suzanne Berman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Berman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Klemow
Secretary & Treasurer
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 Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc
How much does Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc give each year?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc gave $21K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 15 grants.
What is Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $888, and its average grant was $2,093, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc give grants?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (4 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dream on 3 ($10,000), Agudas Israel Synagogue ($3,000) and American Friends of Magen David Adom ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc reported $326K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sidney and Lillian Klemow Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2729095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sidney and Lillian Klemow 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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