The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portage, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $54K.
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation gave $90K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $1,464,418
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Randolph-Macon College ($75K). Together the top 2 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | Donor Advised Non Endowment Fund | $75,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalmazoo, MI | Donor Advised Non Endowment Fund | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,464,418 | $70,646 | $111,790 | $90,000 | 2 | $91,197 | $54,210 | $93,160 |
| 2024 | $1,525,712 | $80,582 | $118,698 | $100,000 | 3 | $101,130 | $65,411 | $86,400 |
| 2023 | $1,533,828 | $43,756 | $111,300 | $95,000 | 3 | $96,125 | $29,112 | $82,219 |
| 2022 | $1,601,372 | $91,628 | $117,929 | $100,000 | 2 | $101,092 | $69,047 | $93,090 |
| 2021 | $1,627,673 | $51,869 | $82,248 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $28,748 | $89,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation is led by James H. Koning, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Koning
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Klimczak
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Diane L. Koning
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation
How much does The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation give each year?
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation gave $90K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
How large is The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation?
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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.
Where does The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation operate?
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia.
What is The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation's EIN?
The Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1404539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2021–2025
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