The Klapper Family Foundation Inc
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It reported 22 grants totaling $807,928 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations in Indiana, North Carolina, Washington, DC, Iowa, and New York.
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Klapper Family Foundation Inc gave $808K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Indiana. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $807,928
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +144.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,724
- -50.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,113,517
- +36.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (9 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (65% 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 Klapper Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names David I Klapper as the application contact. Include proof of not-for-profit status with the application. Applicants must operate as qualified charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: David I Klapper
Mailing address: 8730 Williamshire East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 844-7324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Klapper Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Indiana University Foundation ($225K). Together the top 10 received $685K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 73 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (65%), North Carolina (31%), Washington, DC (2%), Iowa (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Klapper Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 22 grantees (41%) 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 $38K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $412K (2021) to $808K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $808K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Fund | $225,280 |
| Heartland Film Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $130,000 |
| Families Moving Forward Durham, NC | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Jewish for Good Durham, NC | General Fund | $68,000 |
| Triangle Day School Durham, NC | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Trosa Commercial Inc Durham, NC | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Village of Merici Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $27,000 |
| Alzheimer Association Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Joy's House Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Teachers' Treasures Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $16,113,517 | $5,226,869 | $891,627 | $807,928 | 22 | $848,347 | $2,611,844 | $847,278 |
| 2024 | $11,798,620 | $1,171,002 | $740,040 | $665,860 | 9 | $680,569 | $1,110,253 | $827,637 |
| 2023 | $11,183,575 | $2,742,663 | $745,994 | $649,353 | 18 | $677,322 | $1,840,036 | $688,829 |
| 2022 | $9,608,641 | $2,170,157 | $665,870 | $634,455 | 14 | $648,920 | $799,484 | $656,743 |
| 2021 | $8,275,768 | $601,277 | $471,768 | $411,942 | 10 | $437,302 | $531,320 | $651,590 |
| 2020 | $8,051,566 | $442,236 | $517,308 | $486,871 | 6 | — | $451,323 | $463,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klapper Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $847K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Indiana University Foundation says it maximizes philanthropic support for Indiana University; Heartland Film says it curates, promotes, and celebrates films from diverse perspectives; and Families Moving Forward says it helps families experiencing homelessness through temporary housing, case management, skills education, and community-resource connections.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas including education, independent living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, school supplies for teachers serving students in need, and food access. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $807,928. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $225,280, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported awards included $225,280 to Indiana University Foundation and $130,000 to Heartland Film, both in Indiana; $75,000 to Families Moving Forward and $50,000 to Triangle Day School, both in Durham, North Carolina; and $27,000 to Village of Merici in Indianapolis. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David I Klapper as president, Jacob Klapper as vice president, Stephen Klapper as treasurer, Matthew Klapper and Michael Ault as board members, and Annie Klapper as foundation manager.
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc is led by David I. Klapper, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David I. Klapper
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Klapper
Foundation Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Klapper
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Klapper
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ault
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Klapper
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alan H. Cohen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Elizabeth Klapper (2020–2021) — V.p. & Secretary
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 Klapper Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Klapper Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc gave $808K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $666K across 9 grants.
What is The Klapper Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,724, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Klapper Family Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Klapper Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (11 grants), Durham, NC (4 grants) and Bloomington, IN (2 grants).
Does The Klapper Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Klapper Family Foundation Inc'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 Klapper Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Indiana University Foundation ($225,280), Heartland Film ($130,000) and Families Moving Forward ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Klapper Family Foundation Inc?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $848K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $847K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Klapper Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Klapper Family Foundation Inc?
The filing names David I Klapper as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Klapper Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Klapper Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1999306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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Grantable. (2026). The Klapper Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-klapper-family-foundation-inc-morg_f445fabfe21c41b28dbdf14099a07ec8
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