The Nathan J Klein Fund
The Nathan J Klein Fund is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes grants to other tax-exempt organizations; its 2025 filing states that it has no direct charitable activities.
The Nathan J Klein Fund at a glance
In short: The Nathan J Klein Fund gave $200K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,182
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,100
- Total assets
- $2,534,529
- -8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 Nathan J Klein Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Gregory G Lewis
Mailing address: 3773 Richmond Ave Ste 200, Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 533-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nathan J Klein Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Emanu El ($80K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 57 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nathan J Klein Fund open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $174K (2024) to $200K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu El Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Texas A&M Hillel Foundation College Station, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Yorkie Haven Rescue League City, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Alexander Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $6,100 |
| Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth-El San Antonio, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Council on Drugs and Alcohol Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Houston, TX | To Assist the Org. in Its Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,534,529 | $232,422 | $477,818 | $200,000 | 11 | $200,000 | — | $198,279 |
| 2024 | $2,779,925 | $581,600 | $327,515 | $174,064 | 11 | $174,064 | $428,280 | $198,636 |
| 2023 | $2,525,841 | $197,707 | $363,470 | $175,000 | 9 | $175,000 | $9,422 | $203,512 |
| 2022 | $2,714,816 | $267,882 | $329,128 | $190,000 | 13 | $190,000 | $130,381 | $208,737 |
| 2021 | $2,776,061 | $285,595 | $313,216 | $183,333 | 13 | $183,333 | $157,907 | $230,010 |
| 2020 | $2,803,682 | $288,944 | $326,760 | $198,333 | 14 | — | $162,780 | $221,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nathan J Klein Fund reported a distributable amount of $198K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says it only disburses charitable funds to other tax-exempt organizations and has no program-related investments.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the work of organizations it supported. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it funds and cultivates programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, foster connections with Israel, and support Jews around the world. Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services says it provides care for aged persons, primarily of the Jewish faith, in accordance with prescribed religious practices. Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust, remembers victims, honors survivors, and teaches about the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $200,000. Grants ranged from $1,900 to $80,000, with a median grant of $6,100. The listed purposes were to assist recipients in their charitable purposes.
The largest grants went to Congregation Emanu El ($80,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($50,000), Jewish Family Services ($30,000), and Texas A&M Hillel Foundation ($10,000). Other recipients included Yorkie Haven Rescue ($7,500), Alexander Jewish Family Service ($6,100), Joint Distribution Committee ($5,000), and Temple Beth-El ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin N Klein, Glen Rosenbaum, Randolph Markey, Nathan J Klein, and Elizabeth Cohen as trustees.
The Nathan J Klein Fund's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin N. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glen Rosenbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan J Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randolph Markey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2024
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 Nathan J Klein Fund
How much does The Nathan J Klein Fund give each year?
The Nathan J Klein Fund gave $200K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 11 grants.
What is The Nathan J Klein Fund's typical grant size?
The Nathan J Klein Fund's median grant in 2025 was $6,100, and its average grant was $18,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nathan J Klein Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Nathan J Klein Fund give grants?
The Nathan J Klein Fund gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants).
Who are The Nathan J Klein Fund's largest grantees?
The Nathan J Klein Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Emanu El ($80,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($50,000) and Jewish Family Services ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nathan J Klein Fund?
The Nathan J Klein Fund reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nathan J Klein Fund fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 filing says it only disburses charitable funds to other tax-exempt organizations and has no program-related investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nathan J Klein Fund?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nathan J Klein Fund's EIN?
The Nathan J Klein Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6060543. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nathan J Klein Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nathan-j-klein-fund-morg_13e9f3c1aa634aae9335725c94df1b4f
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