The Kleiner Foundation
The Kleiner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Watkinsville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $58K.
The Kleiner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kleiner Foundation gave $123K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,778
- +199.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,540
- -57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $289,602
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kleiner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UGA Performing Arts Center Concert Fund ($63K). Together the top 7 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kleiner Foundation gives
- Giving grew 284% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UGA Performing Arts Center Concert Fund Athens, GA | Public Support | $62,778 |
| Sweet Briar College Sweetr Briar, VA | Public Support | $15,000 |
| Direct Charitable Student Support Program Watkinsville, GA | Public Support | $15,000 |
| Jeannette Rankin Foundation Athens, GA | Public Support | $10,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Public Support | $10,000 |
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Public Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $289,602 | $72,890 | $138,116 | $122,778 | 7 | $122,778 | $57,776 | $53,500 |
| 2024 | $280,074 | $297,968 | $53,251 | $41,000 | 1 | $41,000 | $39,907 | $43,397 |
| 2023 | $78,122 | $4,674 | $44,552 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | — | $35,833 |
| 2022 | $67,994 | $2,601 | $40,323 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $29,724 | $31,108 |
| 2021 | $67,003 | $105,568 | $26,823 | $20,000 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $82,868 | $50,454 | $18,495 | $15,000 | 7 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kleiner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kleiner Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Kleiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kleiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Lane (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 Kleiner Foundation
How much does The Kleiner Foundation give each year?
The Kleiner Foundation gave $123K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 1 grant.
What is The Kleiner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kleiner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,540, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kleiner Foundation give grants?
The Kleiner Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does The Kleiner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Kleiner Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Kleiner Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kleiner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UGA Performing Arts Center Concert Fund ($62,778), Sweet Briar College ($15,000) and Direct Charitable Student Support Program ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kleiner Foundation?
The Kleiner Foundation reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kleiner Foundation's EIN?
The Kleiner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4559974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Kleiner Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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