The Philip and Harriet Klein
The Philip and Harriet Klein is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded by Philip and Harriet Klein in 1997, the foundation supports cultural, religious, and scientific causes at home and abroad.
The Philip and Harriet Klein at a glance
In short: The Philip and Harriet Klein gave $1.1M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Maryland. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,130,772
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,561
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $10,703,100
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (11 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Philip and Harriet Klein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 165, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 902-5994
Website: https://kleinfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip and Harriet Klein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated ($330K). Together the top 10 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 161 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as supporting nonprofit initiatives in the Baltimore area and globally. In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 30% to recipients in New York, and 4% to recipients in New Jersey; the share in Connecticut was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Philip and Harriet Klein open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 37 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $751K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Baltimore, MD | General Support | $330,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Lifebridge Health Baltimore, MD | General Support | $105,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Baltimore, MD | General Support | $90,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Moriah Capital Campaign Englewood, NJ | General Support | $37,500 |
| Bar Ilan New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Park School of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,703,100 | $1,023,251 | $1,186,872 | $1,130,772 | 37 | $1,186,872 | $856,606 | $1,243,710 |
| 2023 | $10,867,825 | $1,805,480 | $1,657,704 | $1,615,930 | 36 | $1,657,704 | $1,632,537 | $1,288,457 |
| 2022 | $10,720,049 | $994,870 | $1,081,758 | $1,000,122 | 34 | $1,081,758 | $838,234 | $1,306,433 |
| 2021 | $10,843,076 | $1,902,245 | $914,494 | $802,972 | 30 | $914,494 | $1,790,723 | $1,205,321 |
| 2020 | $9,856,987 | $3,296,995 | $887,395 | $751,122 | 24 | — | $3,160,722 | $980,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip and Harriet Klein reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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’s mission is to support cultural, religious, and scientific causes at home and abroad.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, LifeBridge Health says it works to improve health and well-being in Greater Baltimore, while the University of Baltimore Foundation says it raises and manages funds to support the university. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. The Park School of Baltimore describes its work as cultivating students’ curiosity and supporting their education. American Friends of Migdal Ohr says it provides support and education to children facing socioeconomic barriers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $1,130,772. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $330,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest grants included $330,000 to The Associated, $200,000 to American Technion Society, $105,000 to LifeBridge Health, and $90,000 to Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. Other notable awards were $50,000 each to the University of Baltimore Foundation and Maryland Institute College of Art, and $40,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Separately from its reported 2024 grants, the foundation’s website announced a $500,000 matching emergency-relief effort for Israel. It listed matching donations of up to $100,000 for each of five organizations: The Associated, Brothers and Sisters for Israel, Friends of the IDF, Magen David Adom, and United Hatzalah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists P Justin Pearlstone and Jeffrey Rosen as trustees, and Daniel J Klein as trustee and president.
The Philip and Harriet Klein is led by Daniel J. Klein, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J. Klein
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
P. Justin Pearlstone
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Philip and Harriet Klein
How much does The Philip and Harriet Klein give each year?
The Philip and Harriet Klein gave $1.1M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 36 grants.
What is The Philip and Harriet Klein's typical grant size?
The Philip and Harriet Klein's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $30,561, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip and Harriet Klein that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Philip and Harriet Klein give grants?
The Philip and Harriet Klein gives mostly in Maryland: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (18 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Englewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Philip and Harriet Klein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Philip and Harriet Klein's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Philip and Harriet Klein's largest grantees?
The Philip and Harriet Klein's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated ($330,000), American Technion Society ($200,000) and Lifebridge Health ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip and Harriet Klein?
The Philip and Harriet Klein reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Philip and Harriet Klein fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support cultural, religious, and scientific causes at home and abroad. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip and Harriet Klein?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Philip and Harriet Klein's EIN?
The Philip and Harriet Klein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2046127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Philip and Harriet Klein 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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