The Michael and Nancy Klein Foundation
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.
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
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+36.4% YoY
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
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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