The Klug Family Foundation
The Klug Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rubicon, Wisconsin. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $54,200 to organizations in Wisconsin, supporting recipients working in areas including religious services, youth education and care, health services, and community assistance.
The Klug Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Klug Family Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,200
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,871
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $863,538
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Klug Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing and include evidence of exempt status. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Thomas Klug
Mailing address: N2426 Cherry Rd, Rubicon, WI 53078-9617
Phone: (262) 670-0757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Klug Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Klug Family Foundation gives
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $7K (2021) to $56K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church Ashippun, WI | Religious Services | $13,200 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch New London, WI | Education & Care of at Risk Youth | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Milwaukee, WI | Care for Children and Families | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund Milwaukee, WI | Pro Life Support Services | $5,000 |
| Center for Deaf & Blind Milwaukee, WI | Services to the Deaf & Blind | $4,000 |
| Foundation for Religious Retirement Saint Francis, WI | Support Retired Sisters | $4,000 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic Oconomowoc, WI | Provide Free Medical and Reduce Fee Dental Services | $4,000 |
| Life's Connection Waukesha, WI | Medical Support and Resource Center | $3,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter Milwaukee, WI | Care for Wounded Veterans | $3,000 |
| Ashippun Lions Club Ashippun, WI | To Provide Community Assistance | $1,500 |
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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 | $863,538 | $86,179 | $62,785 | $54,200 | 14 | $57,473 | $82,153 | $49,444 |
| 2024 | $834,891 | $76,773 | $63,284 | $56,450 | 18 | $59,396 | $72,669 | $47,538 |
| 2023 | $824,344 | $37,616 | $47,541 | $41,300 | 15 | $44,225 | $34,088 | $43,625 |
| 2022 | $845,157 | $1,227 | $46,593 | $41,000 | 18 | $43,957 | $15,429 | $44,957 |
| 2021 | $864,931 | $48,796 | $21,043 | $6,775 | 4 | $13,794 | $43,355 | $48,796 |
| 2020 | $837,135 | $127,374 | $15,605 | $9,900 | 3 | — | $121,920 | $39,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klug Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations serving religious, health, education, veteran, disability, and community needs. Among its grantees, Lake Area Free Clinic describes its mission as providing comprehensive health care to people in need; Paralyzed Veterans of America – Wisconsin Chapter says it works to improve the quality of life for Wisconsin veterans living with spinal cord injury or disease; and LIFE’S CONNECTION says it provides health and educational services to build physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund describes its mission as opposing abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, and the destruction of human embryos, and promoting alternatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $54,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,200, with a median of $3,500. Notable awards included $13,200 to Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church for religious services; $7,500 to Rawhide Boys Ranch for education and care of at-risk youth; $5,000 each to Ronald McDonald House for care for children and families and Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund for pro-life support services; and $4,000 each to Center for Deaf & Blind, Foundation for Religious Retirement, and Lake Area Free Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Klug and Carol Klug as trustees.
The Klug Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Klug
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Klug
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Klug Family Foundation
How much does The Klug Family Foundation give each year?
The Klug Family Foundation gave $54K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 18 grants.
What is The Klug Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Klug Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,871, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Klug Family Foundation give grants?
The Klug Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (5 grants), Ashippun, WI (3 grants) and Oconomowoc, WI (2 grants).
Does The Klug Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Klug Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Klug Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Klug Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church ($13,200), Rawhide Boys Ranch ($7,500) and Ronald McDonald House ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Klug Family Foundation?
The Klug Family Foundation reported $864K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Klug Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations serving religious, health, education, veteran, disability, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Klug Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted in writing and include evidence of exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Klug Family Foundation's EIN?
The Klug Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6879780. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Klug Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-klug-family-foundation-morg_8c3682c8806c4b6aaa617a72130c15f2
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