The Janet and Monte Klein
The Janet and Monte Klein is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting musical endeavors and enjoyment; its 2025 grants also went to organizations working in areas including youth services, disability services, and senior nutrition.
The Janet and Monte Klein at a glance
In short: The Janet and Monte Klein gave $14K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $623.045), mostly in Nevada. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,707
- -28.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $623
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $571,685
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Janet and Monte Klein
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a letter. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Rolling submissions.
- Deadline
- Rolling submissions.
- Contact
Application contact: The Janet Monte Klein Foundation
Mailing address: 2871 Shalecreek Dr, Reno, NV 89511-5371
Phone: (775) 413-5003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Janet and Monte Klein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reno Jazz ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Nevada recipients received 69% of grant dollars, followed by California at 11%, Florida at 7%, Connecticut at 5%, and Arizona at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Janet and Monte Klein open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $206; repeat grants $716. How we count
Medians: $225 first-time, $300 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $23K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reno Jazz Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Misc Org Charities Incline Village, NV | Unrestricted | $2,457 |
| Kids and Horses Inc Minden, NV | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Eddy House Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stetson College of Law Gulfport, FL | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Orchard Africa Gilbert, AZ | Unrestricted | $350 |
| PBS Readers Wixom, MI | Unrestricted | $350 |
| America Red Cross Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $571,685 | $60,458 | $33,261 | $13,707 | 22 | $13,707 | $17,895 |
| 2024 | $544,488 | $16,384 | $23,500 | $19,222 | 21 | $19,222 | $17,051 |
| 2023 | $551,604 | $62,535 | $43,237 | $22,783 | 17 | $22,783 | $21,480 |
| 2022 | $532,306 | $61,516 | $35,781 | $19,929 | 20 | $19,929 | $21,394 |
| 2021 | $506,571 | $208,406 | $31,142 | $13,864 | 18 | — | $19,420 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “to support musical endeavors and enjoyment.” Its 2025 grantees included Reno Jazz and the Reno Philharmonic. Other examples include Eddy House, whose mission is to help at-risk youth reach their full potential through programs and services in Northern Nevada, and Kids and Horses, which serves people with disabilities through horse-based services including therapy and adaptive riding.
Other 2025 recipients included Sierra Senior Services, which says it delivers nutritious meals to older adults facing food insecurity, and Orchard Africa, which says it equips local churches to care for vulnerable people through community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $13,707. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,500, with a median of $300. Among the larger grants were $2,500 to Reno Jazz; $2,457 to Misc Org Charities; $1,500 each to Kids and Horses and Eddy House; and $1,000 each to Yosemite Conservancy and the Reno Philharmonic. The listed grants to these organizations were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet J Klein and Monte S Klein as trustees.
The Janet and Monte Klein's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet J. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Monte S. Klein
Trustee
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 Janet and Monte Klein
How much does The Janet and Monte Klein give each year?
The Janet and Monte Klein gave $14K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 21 grants.
What is The Janet and Monte Klein's typical grant size?
The Janet and Monte Klein's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $623, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Janet and Monte Klein that year got $206 on average.
Where does The Janet and Monte Klein give grants?
The Janet and Monte Klein gives mostly in Nevada: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants), Truckee, CA (3 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does The Janet and Monte Klein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Janet and Monte Klein's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Janet and Monte Klein's largest grantees?
The Janet and Monte Klein's largest 2025 grantees include Reno Jazz ($2,500), Kids and Horses Inc ($1,500) and Eddy House ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Janet and Monte Klein?
The Janet and Monte Klein reported $572K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does The Janet and Monte Klein fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “to support musical endeavors and enjoyment.” Its 2025 grantees included Reno Jazz and the Reno Philharmonic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Janet and Monte Klein?
The 2024 filing says to submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Janet and Monte Klein's EIN?
The Janet and Monte Klein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6962114. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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