The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It made 17 grants totaling $374,400 in 2024, supporting organizations that include educational, human-services, cultural, and community organizations.
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation gave $374K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,400
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,024
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,660,921
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% 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 Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. There is no formal application or stated restriction on awards; the filing names Stephen B. Klein as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen B Klein
Mailing address: 1600 Market Street Ste 3150, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 751-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Libi ($200K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 80 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (53%), Pennsylvania (36%), New Jersey (7%), Maryland (3%), and Florida (1%). Philadelphia-area recipients included Project HOME and The Chevra.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $329K (2022) to $433K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Libi Brighton, MA | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| One Family Fund Teaneck, NJ | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Support for 35TH Anniversary Gala | $25,000 |
| The Chevra Inc Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun Elkins Park, PA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund DBA Emily's Entourage Merion Station, PA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Support for 2023-24 Gala | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Philadelphia, PA | Support for Jefferson Gala | $10,000 |
| Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Philadelphia, PA | Support for Annual Benefit Event | $10,000 |
| Meor Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,660,921 | $912,824 | $398,195 | $374,400 | 17 | $384,026 | $898,655 | $363,377 |
| 2023 | $4,146,292 | $186,724 | $399,213 | $364,500 | 23 | $366,202 | $173,578 | $349,575 |
| 2022 | $4,358,781 | $796,213 | $350,085 | $329,000 | 21 | $333,001 | $781,599 | $353,028 |
| 2021 | $3,912,653 | $149,587 | $455,614 | $433,250 | 9 | — | $134,503 | $396,951 |
| 2020 | $4,218,680 | $116,733 | $361,312 | $336,250 | 10 | — | $113,745 | $303,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Project HOME describes its mission as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy describes itself as a pluralistic Jewish day school, while Legacy Youth Tennis and Education says it prepares youth for success through tennis, education, and character programming. The Jewish Relief Agency describes work addressing community needs through food distribution and other programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $374,400. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $200,000 to American Friends of Libi for operating support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to One Family Fund for operating support, Project HOME for its 35th anniversary gala, and The Chevra for operating support. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to several organizations, including the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Jefferson, and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen B. Klein is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation is led by Stephen B. Klein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen B. Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation
How much does The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation gave $374K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $365K across 23 grants.
What is The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,024, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (36%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants).
Does The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Libi ($200,000), One Family Fund ($25,000) and Project Home ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Project HOME describes its mission as helping adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The Jack M. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation?
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 Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2535513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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