The Klungness Family Foundation Inc
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported that it made distributions from assets in complete liquidation and filed a Certificate of Dissolution in Delaware on November 6, 2023. It appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Klungness Family Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 93 grants in 2023 (avg $59K), top state Michigan. 38% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,524,076
- +170.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 93
- +52.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $59,399
- +77.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (32 of 85, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (21% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Klungness Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes its stated policy; the foundation’s 2023 filing is marked final.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Klungness Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Fo ($521K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 269 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares by recipient state were Michigan (21%), Massachusetts (12%), Virginia (10%), Wyoming (8%), and Arizona (7%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Klungness Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 32 of 85 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 56% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2411% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2019) to $5.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 93 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Fo Amherst, MA | General & Unrestricted | $521,000 |
| Environmental Health Trust Teton Village, WY | General & Unrestricted | $350,450 |
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | the Klungness Sustainable Energy Innovation and Demonstration Fund at Michigan Tech | $300,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Inc Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Wilderness Watch Inc Missoula, MT | General & Unrestricted | $220,950 |
| The International Dark-Sky Association Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $172,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Keweenaw Heartlands Project, Michigan | $150,000 |
| New Power Tour Inc Hancock, MI | MI HOPE energy efficiency program | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Cold Spring Harbor, NY | The Nature Conservancy of Michigan - For Slate River Reserve | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 grant total covered 93 grants; the 2022 total covered 61 grants, and the 2021 total covered 55 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $103,531 | $5,537,495 | $5,524,076 | 93 | $5,535,346 | $113,836 | $114,736 |
| 2022 | $5,433,964 | $-258,893 | $2,061,584 | $2,040,000 | 61 | $2,046,696 | $74,669 | $318,195 |
| 2021 | $7,754,441 | $2,905,256 | $335,570 | $315,000 | 55 | $320,025 | $77,183 | $381,740 |
| 2020 | $5,179,755 | $3,193,658 | $228,541 | $220,000 | 38 | — | $57,278 | $203,360 |
| 2019 | $2,214,638 | $2,000,567 | $58,342 | $53,000 | 22 | — | $5,547 | $36,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klungness Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Environmental Health Trust describes its work as education, research, and policy to reduce avoidable environmental health hazards. New Power Tour Inc. says its mission is to increase the use of renewable, water, and energy-efficient technologies and support sustainable local economic development. Wilderness Watch Inc. says it works to protect wilderness areas and wild rivers and encourage their careful stewardship.
Other 2023 recipients included St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, and Virginia Organizing Inc., which describes itself as a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization working toward a more just Virginia.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 93 grants totaling $5,524,076. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $521,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The filing states that these distributions came from assets other than current income as part of the foundation’s complete liquidation.
Among the largest reported grants were $521,000 to the Association for Environmental Health & Sciences FO for general and unrestricted purposes; $350,450 to Environmental Health Trust for general and unrestricted purposes; $300,000 to Michigan Technological University for the Klungness Sustainable Energy Innovation and Demonstration Fund; and $250,000 to Virginia Organizing Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $220,950 to Wilderness Watch Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes and $180,000 to the International Dark-Sky Association Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed these officers and directors:
- Kraig Klungness — Director, President
- Katharine T Alvord — Director, Secretary
- Barbara Klungness Anderson — Director, Vice President
- Nelson Sommerfeldt — Director
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc is led by Kraig Klungness, Director & President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kraig Klungness
Director & President
Director, Vp* & President → Director & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Klungness Anderson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine T Alvord
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Sommerfeldt
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James A Klungness (2019) — President, Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Klungness Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc gave $5.5M across 93 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.0M across 61 grants.
What is The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $59,399, across 93 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Klungness Family Foundation Inc that year got $53K on average.
Where does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Hancock, MI (6 grants), Houghton, MI (6 grants) and Tucson, AZ (6 grants).
Does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Fo ($521,000), Environmental Health Trust ($459,500 across 3 grants) and Nature Conservancy ($334,076 across 3 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Environmental Health Trust describes its work as education, research, and policy to reduce avoidable environmental health hazards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Klungness Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Klungness Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Klungness Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0791882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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