The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker OXFORD, MD EIN: 26-1526770

The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Oxford, Maryland. The foundation distributes interest and dividends earned on investments, investment income from pass-through entities, and realized gains from the sale of investment securities to support various charitable organizations.

Key facts about The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation

EIN: 26-1526770
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $630,287
Grants made (2024): 21
Average grant: $30,014
Median grant: $15,000
Total assets: $4,211,298
Primary geography: Maryland (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation indicates it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's 21 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (90%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (9 grants) and Oxford, MD (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

+32.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$630K

+36.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+36.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly listed website or specified subject areas of focus. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple sectors including education, human services, philanthropy and voluntarism, and community development. The foundation primarily funds operating expenses for selected organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 21 grants in 2024, with total giving of approximately $630,287. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000.

Grant Range

s range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, including:

States: Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Virginia

Cities: Abingdon, Baltimore, Colorado Springs, Easton, Glen Burnie, McLean, Newark, Oxford, Rye Brook, St. Michaels, Toledo, and Trappe

The majority of grantmaking activity appears concentrated in Maryland, particularly in Talbot County communities including Oxford and Easton.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $2.0M (87%)

Virginia $153K (7%)

Ohio $85K (4%)

Colorado $50K (2%)

Delaware $10K (0%)

New York $5K (0%)

States

Colorado Delaware Maryland New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

EastonOxfordColorado SpringsGlen BurnieMcleanToledoTrappeNewarkSt MichaelsAbingdonBaltimoreRye BrookCambridgeRidgely

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024)

Total Assets: $4,211,298
Total Revenues: $1,661,491
Total Expenses: $638,183
Total Giving: $630,287

Staffing

The foundation operates with no paid employees and limited staffing, relying on volunteer leadership.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,211,298	$3,188,587	$3,469,939
Revenue	$1,661,491	$191,456	$334,314
Expenses	$638,183	$466,765	$396,465
Qualifying Distributions	$630,287	$462,000	$388,500
Net Investment Income	$1,657,595	$186,691	$328,299
Distributable Amount	$256,606	$252,468	$258,806

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

107 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Svdp of Easton ($250,000), Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center ($100,287), Partner for Surgery Inc ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SVDP OF EASTON EASTON, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$250,000
CHESAPEAKE MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER EASTON, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$100,287
PARTNER FOR SURGERY INC MCLEAN, VA	OPERATING FUNDS	$35,000
CRITCHLOW ADKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER EASTON, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$30,000
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH GLEN BURNIE, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$25,000
OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER OXFORD, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$25,000
TALBOT HOSPICE FOUNDATION INC EASTON, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$25,000
DOVE FUND TOLEDO, OH	OPERATING FUNDS	$20,000
TALBOT INTERFAITH SHELTER EASTON, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$20,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHOPTANK TRAPPE, MD	OPERATING FUNDS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Michael Klein serves as President of the foundation and receives no compensation for this role.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL KLEIN	PRESIDENT	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation?

**Grant Activity** The foundation made 21 grants in 2024, with total giving of approximately $630,287. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000. **Recent Grant Recipients (2024)** Notable 2024 grants include: • SVDP of Easton: $250,000 • Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center: $100,287 • Critchlow Adkins Children's Center: $30,000 • Partner for Surgery: $35,000 • Talbot Hospice: $25,000 • Oxford Community Center: $25,000 • YMCA of the Chesapeake: $15,000 • St.…

Where does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, including: **States:** Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Virginia **Cities:** Abingdon, Baltimore, Colorado Springs, Easton, Glen Burnie, McLean, Newark, Oxford, Rye Brook, St. Michaels, Toledo, and Trappe The majority of grantmaking activity appears concentrated in Maryland, particularly in Talbot County communities including Oxford and Easton.

What size grants does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation award?

In 2024, The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $630K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's EIN?

The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1526770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation indicates it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.