The Klamon Family Foundation Inc
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $399,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in rehabilitation, education, health, and community services.
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Klamon Family Foundation Inc gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $399,800
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,518
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $600,729
- -11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (79% 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 Klamon Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2665 Dellwood Drive Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 432-6004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Klamon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shepherd Center Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 91 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 13% to recipients in Florida, and 8% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Klamon Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 491% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $700K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Rehabilitation Hospital | $115,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Education | $60,000 |
| Canine Companions Orlando, FL | Support | $50,000 |
| The Global Village Project Decatur, GA | Reactivating the Education of Refugee Girls | $50,000 |
| Threads (Aka All Saints Episcopal Church) Atlanta, GA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Arcs Foundation Atlanta GA Atlanta, GA | Scholarships for Scientists and Engineers | $15,300 |
| Agape Community Center Atlanta, GA | Education Based After School Programs | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Atlanta, GA | Education | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Decatur, GA | Children's Oncology | $10,000 |
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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 | $600,729 | $356,428 | $436,721 | $399,800 | 17 | $414,675 | $341,553 | $84,485 |
| 2024 | $675,500 | $315,009 | $381,969 | $350,500 | 18 | $365,954 | $299,555 | $91,971 |
| 2023 | $742,392 | $99,258 | $231,299 | $203,400 | 16 | $217,349 | $85,308 | $86,334 |
| 2022 | $910,038 | $73,703 | $199,133 | $165,850 | 20 | $180,741 | $58,811 | $90,499 |
| 2021 | $1,076,968 | $195,287 | $733,675 | $699,850 | 20 | $715,808 | $179,327 | $105,322 |
| 2020 | $1,544,856 | $513,005 | $98,936 | $66,956 | 19 | — | $117,033 | $103,039 |
| 2018 | $1,174,741 | $154,910 | $153,746 | $118,812 | 36 | — | $138,168 | $94,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klamon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a rehabilitation hospital, education and scholarships, cancer research and services for children with cancer, and community programs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The Global Village Project says it provides education for refugee girls and young women with interrupted schooling. Highlands Community Child Development Center says it provides affordable preschool child care and early childhood education. Agape Community Center says it supports underserved families through programs for children, seniors, and families. Camp Sunshine says it provides opportunities and support for children with cancer and their families. The American Cancer Society says it works through advocacy, research, and patient support. Shepherd Center Foundation says its mission is to support Shepherd Center by expanding awareness, securing private financial support for patient services, and encouraging volunteer involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $399,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $115,000 to Shepherd Center Foundation for a rehabilitation hospital, $60,000 to Emory University for education, $50,000 to Canine Companions for support, and $50,000 to The Global Village Project for reactivating the education of refugee girls. Other grants included $25,000 to Threads (AKA All Saints Episcopal Church) and $15,300 to ARCS Foundation Atlanta for scholarships for scientists and engineers. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Agape Community Center, the American Cancer Society, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Camp Sunshine, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and Highlands Community Child Development Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances A Estes as chairman, Stephen Klamon as treasurer, and Karen Walters as secretary.
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc is led by Frances A. Estes, Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2018); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances A. Estes
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2018
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Walters
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Klamon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence P. Klamon (2018) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Klamon Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Klamon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $351K across 18 grants.
What is The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,518, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Klamon Family Foundation Inc that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Klamon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants), Highlands, NC (3 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Does The Klamon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shepherd Center Foundation ($115,000), Emory University ($60,000) and Canine Companions ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Klamon Family Foundation Inc?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc reported $601K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $415K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Klamon Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a rehabilitation hospital, education and scholarships, cancer research and services for children with cancer, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Klamon Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Klamon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Klamon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2361078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Klamon Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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