The Kleimann Family Foundation
The Kleimann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tomball, Texas. Its 2024 grants went mainly to Texas organizations, including schools, community and agricultural groups, and organizations serving military members and other causes.
Key facts about The Kleimann Family Foundation
In short: The Kleimann Family Foundation gave $52K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-3358620
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,998
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- Average grant
- $2,167
- Median grant
- $700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (14 of 24, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,471,056
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+186.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$52K
-10.7% YoY
Grant Count
24
-17.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+7.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kleimann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Kleimann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 24 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $634 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 767% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, The John Cooper School describes its mission as providing a challenging education in a caring environment, while Boots for Troops says it works to uplift the morale and mental well-being of deployed service members. The Austin County Fair Association says it encourages agriculture and horticulture through livestock and farm-product exhibitions. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern veterans, law-enforcement education, public safety, and health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $58,256. Grants ranged from $60 to $15,015, with a median of $500. The largest grants went to The John Cooper School ($15,015), Boots for Troops ($14,929), Tomball ISD Project Show ($5,000), Collins Strong Foundation ($4,650), and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo ($3,375). Other recipients included Tomball FFA Booster Club ($2,480), Duke VanLue Memorial Scholarship ($2,100), SHSU Alumni Association ($1,500), Austin County Fair Association ($1,500), and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($1,500).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 1% to Tennessee recipients, and 0% to Virginia recipients. Listed Texas grantees include organizations in Tomball, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Houston, Huntsville, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $58K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $52K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Collins Strong Foundation ($16K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Strong Foundation Houston, TX | General | $16,085 |
| The John Cooper School The Woodlands, TX | General | $12,500 |
| Tomball ISD Tomball, TX | General | $5,150 |
| Lake Creek High School (Montgomery ISD) Montgomery, TX | General | $3,000 |
| John Woods Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship Montgomery, TX | General | $2,418 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TX | General | $2,055 |
| Austin County Fair Association Bellville, TX | General | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Washingon, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,701 | $165,684 | $60,800 | $58,256 |
| 2023 | $407,817 | $160,387 | $26,070 | $24,895 |
| 2022 | $273,500 | $250,125 | $6,625 | $6,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,471,056 | $512,701 | $407,817 |
| Revenue | $1,015,753 | $165,684 | $160,387 |
| Expenses | $57,398 | $60,800 | $26,070 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,998 | $58,256 | $24,895 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,753 | $15,684 | $10,387 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,382 | $18,816 | $13,337 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carl H. Kleimann is listed as a director.
The Kleimann Family Foundation is led by Carl H. Kleimann, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl H. Kleimann
Director
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.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 385, Tomball, TX 77377-0385
Phone: (713) 826-3747
Frequently asked questions about The Kleimann Family Foundation
How much does The Kleimann Family Foundation give each year?
The Kleimann Family Foundation gave $52K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 29 grants.
What is The Kleimann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kleimann Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $700, and its average grant was $2,167, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kleimann Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kleimann Family Foundation give grants?
The Kleimann Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants), Tomball, TX (2 grants) and Montgomery, TX (2 grants).
Does The Kleimann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kleimann Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kleimann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kleimann Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Collins Strong Foundation ($16,085), The John Cooper School ($12,500) and Tomball ISD ($5,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kleimann Family Foundation?
The Kleimann Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kleimann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kleimann Family Foundation?
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 Kleimann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kleimann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3358620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Kleimann Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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