The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation is a private foundation based in Oxford, Maryland. In 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $484,400, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations that provide community, human services, health, and other services.
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation gave $484K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Maryland. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $484,400
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,067
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,860,433
- -8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10, Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: (410) 226-5518
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
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 105 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 7% to Virginia, 4% to Ohio, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $377K (2021) to $630K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center Easton, MD | Operating Funds | $100,400 |
| SVDP of Easton Easton, MD | Operating Funds | $75,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Children's Center Easton, MD | Operating Funds | $40,000 |
| Partner for Surgery Inc McLean, VA | Operating Funds | $35,000 |
| 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 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter Easton, MD | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Service Center Inc Easton, MD | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Dove Fund Toledo, OH | Operating Funds | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,860,433 | $177,033 | $490,147 | $484,400 | 21 | $484,400 | $173,286 | $271,961 |
| 2024 | $4,211,298 | $1,661,491 | $638,183 | $630,287 | 21 | $630,287 | $1,657,595 | $256,606 |
| 2023 | $3,188,587 | $191,456 | $466,765 | $462,000 | 21 | $462,000 | $186,691 | $252,468 |
| 2022 | $3,469,939 | $334,314 | $396,465 | $388,500 | 20 | $388,500 | $328,299 | $258,806 |
| 2021 | $3,536,836 | $231,541 | $387,748 | $377,000 | 22 | $377,000 | $223,429 | $268,504 |
| 2020 | $3,693,636 | $34,734 | $458,061 | $444,750 | 23 | — | $105,386 | $251,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $272K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support for organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes multicultural community services, homelessness prevention and shelter, hospice care, community programming, and assistance connecting people in Guatemala with surgical care.
For example, the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center says it works to empower people from different cultures through services and information programs. Neighborhood Service Center says it provides homelessness-prevention assistance and services for economically disadvantaged people in Talbot County, Maryland. Talbot Interfaith Shelter describes its work as providing shelter, stability, and support to people in need on Maryland’s Mid-Shore.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $484,400. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,400, and the median grant was $15,000. The largest listed awards included $100,400 to Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center, $75,000 to SVDP of Easton, $40,000 to Critchlow Adkins Children’s Center, and $35,000 to Partner for Surgery. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Holy Trinity Church, Oxford Community Center, Talbot Hospice Foundation, Talbot Interfaith Shelter, and Neighborhood Service Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Klein is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation is led by Michael Klein, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Klein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Klein (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation
How much does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation give each year?
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation gave $484K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $630K across 21 grants.
What is The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,067, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation give grants?
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (10 grants) and Oxford, MD (5 grants).
Does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center ($100,400), SVDP of Easton ($75,000) and Critchlow Adkins Children's Center ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation?
The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $484K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does The Michael and Nancy Klein 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.
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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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