The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 23-2535513

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.

Key facts about The Raymond Klein Charitable Foundation

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.

EIN
23-2535513
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$374,400
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$22,024
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024)
Total assets
$4,660,921
Primary geography
Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
Deadline
None stated.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7M

+12.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$374K

+2.7% YoY

Grant Count

17

-26.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+39.0% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

7states

Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

PhiladelphiaBoca RatonBala CynwydNew YorkTeaneckArdmoreEast NorritonElkins ParkSilver SpringState CollegeBrightonBrooklineBryn MawrBeachwoodMerion StationNew BrunswickUniversity Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K10 grants20209 grants202121 grants202223 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

American Friends of Libi: $200KAmerican Friends of Libi$200KOne Family Fund: $25KOne Family Fund$25KProject Home: $25KProject Home$25KThe Chevra Inc: $25KThe Chevra Inc$25KCongregation Adath Jeshurun: $10KCongregation Adath Jeshurun$10KCystic Fibrosis Research Fund DBA Emily's Entourage: $10KCystic Fibrosis Research FundDBA Emily's Entourage$10KJack M Barrack Hebrew Academy: $10KJack M Barrack Hebrew Academy$10KJefferson: $10KJefferson$10KLegacy Youth Tennis and Education: $10KLegacy Youth Tennis andEducation$10KMeor Foundation: $10KMeor Foundation$10K

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

68<$50K7$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIBI Brighton, MAOPERATING SUPPORT$200,000
ONE FAMILY FUND Teaneck, NJOPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
PROJECT HOME Philadelphia, PASUPPORT FOR 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA$25,000
THE CHEVRA INC Philadelphia, PAOPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN Elkins Park, PAOPERATING SUPPORT$10,000
CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH FUND DBA EMILY'S ENTOURAGE Merion Station, PAOPERATING SUPPORT$10,000
JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY Bryn Mawr, PASUPPORT FOR 2023-24 GALA$10,000
JEFFERSON Philadelphia, PASUPPORT FOR JEFFERSON GALA$10,000
LEGACY YOUTH TENNIS AND EDUCATION Philadelphia, PASUPPORT FOR ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT$10,000
MEOR FOUNDATION Silver Spring, MDOPERATING SUPPORT$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $4,660,921 $912,824 $398,195 $374,400
2023 $4,146,292 $186,724 $399,213 $364,500
2022 $4,358,781 $796,213 $350,085 $329,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,660,921$4,146,292$4,358,781
Revenue$912,824$186,724$796,213
Expenses$398,195$399,213$350,085
Qualifying Distributions$384,026$366,202$333,001
Net Investment Income$898,655$173,578$781,599
Distributable Amount$363,377$349,575$353,028

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Stephen B Klein
Mailing address: 1600 Market Street Ste 3150, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 751-9600

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. 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 …

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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