The Kleinman Family Foundation
The Kleinman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the stated purposes of the listed grants being “general purposes.”
The Kleinman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kleinman Family Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,130
- -90.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,933
- -87.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $10,297,037
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kleinman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 171 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223-1023
Phone: (718) 256-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kleinman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Shaara Daaf ($10K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 76 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kleinman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 312% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $423K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Shaara Daaf Lawrence, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $7,900 |
| Chevra Gemach Cedarhurst, NY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Maalot Lawrence, NY | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Congregation Dorog Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $750 |
| Tomchei Yosef TZVI Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $750 |
| America Gives BH of Hakol Mehalv New York, NY | General Purposes | $700 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Far Rockaway, NY | General Purposes | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Purposes | $500 |
| Lechem Lasova Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,297,037 | $323,794 | $32,950 | $25,130 | 13 | $27,528 | $4,499 | $8,830 |
| 2023 | $10,257,808 | $375,449 | $257,053 | $254,700 | 17 | $255,898 | $32,917 | $10,489 |
| 2022 | $11,595,227 | $212,282 | $387,797 | $379,369 | 21 | $386,867 | $5,739 | $22,209 |
| 2021 | $12,284,085 | $1,040,535 | $428,292 | $422,982 | 19 | $422,982 | $2,097 | $16,864 |
| 2020 | $11,207,755 | $-57,983 | $104,466 | $39,007 | 6 | — | — | $14,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kleinman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those organizations, include helping needy families and students, providing donor-advised fund services, and supporting work related to Israel’s land and people. For example, Tomchei Yosef Tzvi says it raises money to help needy families and students; Maalot says it maintains a donor-advised fund to help donors carry out charitable giving; and Jewish National Fund-USA describes work across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, research, heritage preservation, and disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $25,130. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $700. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Yeshiva Shaara Daaf, $7,900 to Mesorah Heritage Foundation, and $2,500 to Chevra Gemach. Other listed recipients included Maalot ($1,000), Congregation Dorog ($750), Tomchei Yosef Tzvi ($750), America Gives BH of Hakol Mehalv ($700), Tomchei Shabbos ($500), Jewish National Fund ($500), Lechem Lasova ($180), Agudah Benevolent Society ($150), and Chesed Fund ($100). The listed grant purposes were “general purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Kleinman as president and treasurer and Joseph S. Kleinman as secretary.
The Kleinman Family Foundation is led by Martin Kleinman, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Kleinman
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Kleinman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Aliza Freedman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Deena Schuss (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kleinman Family Foundation
How much does The Kleinman Family Foundation give each year?
The Kleinman Family Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 17 grants.
What is The Kleinman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kleinman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $700, and its average grant was $1,933, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kleinman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Kleinman Family Foundation give grants?
The Kleinman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Lawrence, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kleinman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kleinman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kleinman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kleinman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Shaara Daaf ($10,000), Mesorah Heritage Foundation ($7,900) and Chevra Gemach ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kleinman Family Foundation?
The Kleinman Family Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kleinman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kleinman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kleinman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kleinman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0136129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kleinman Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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