The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2025, it reported 41 grants totaling $204,395, with listed recipients including synagogues, educational institutions, and health and community-service organizations.
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation gave $204K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,395
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,985
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,409,349
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation
- 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: 725 Fifth Avenue 22Nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 750-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Toras Emes ($50K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 112 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in New Jersey. North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $212K (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Toras Emes Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $50,000 |
| Synagogue of Oakhurst Oakhurst, NJ | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $48,661 |
| Congregation Chab Zedek New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $25,000 |
| Sixth Street Community Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $10,500 |
| Ramaz New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $7,500 |
| Congregation Magen David of Manhattan New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $5,764 |
| Moise Safra Center New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $5,200 |
| Chabad of Young Professionals UES New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $3,600 |
| Gregg's Gift New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $3,600 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Charitable Contribution to Benefit Community | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,409,349 | $170,307 | $232,216 | $204,395 | 41 | $204,395 | $142,486 | $237,679 |
| 2024 | $3,471,258 | $150,803 | $235,300 | $212,044 | 33 | $212,044 | $127,547 | $211,034 |
| 2023 | $3,555,755 | $65,234 | $194,723 | $173,414 | 36 | $173,414 | $71,895 | $164,827 |
| 2022 | $3,934,277 | — | $151,500 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,085,777 | $12,586 | $103,500 | $91,500 | 1 | — | $10,550 | $196,919 |
| 2020 | $2,759,087 | $100,628 | $185,588 | $156,600 | 1 | — | $71,640 | $179,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included contributions to Jewish religious and community organizations, as well as organizations addressing illness, medical needs, and support for children and families.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Congregation Magen David of Manhattan describes itself as a volunteer-based Sephardic synagogue focused on maintaining ties to history and tradition while developing leadership and growth. Chai Lifeline describes its work as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Other 2025 recipients include Kids of Courage, which supports quality of life for critically or terminally ill children and young adults, and Renewal of Life, which works to find and match kidney donors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $204,395. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $50,000 to Yeshiva Toras Emes in Brooklyn, $48,661 to Synagogue of Oakhurst in Oakhurst, New Jersey, and $25,000 to Congregation Chab Zedek in New York. Each was listed for a charitable contribution to benefit the community.
Other listed 2025 grants included $10,500 to Sixth Street Community Synagogue, $7,500 to Ramaz, and $5,764 to Congregation Magen David of Manhattan. Chai Lifeline received $3,500, and UJA Federation of New York received $3,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur Klaus as president and Vivian Klaus and Ryan Klaus as vice presidents.
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation is led by Arthur Klaus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur Klaus
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Klaus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Klaus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation
How much does The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation give each year?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation gave $204K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $212K across 33 grants.
What is The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,985, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation give grants?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (11 grants).
Who are The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Toras Emes ($50,000), Synagogue of Oakhurst ($48,661) and Congregation Chab Zedek ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included contributions to Jewish religious and community organizations, as well as organizations addressing illness, medical needs, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation?
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 The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arthur Klaus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5792833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Arthur Klaus Family 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 October 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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