Thomas D Klingenstein Fund
The Thomas D Klingenstein Fund is a private foundation based in Cranbury, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported 32 grants totaling $11,991,533, including support for charitable, journalism, education, civil-liberties, and conservation organizations.
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund at a glance
In short: Thomas D Klingenstein Fund gave $12.0M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $375K), top state California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,991,533
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $374,735
- +104.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $76,807,562
- +900.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (40% 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 Thomas D Klingenstein Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Davidoff 101 Interchange Plaza 30, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Phone: (732) 274-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas D Klingenstein Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($4.6M). Together the top 10 received $11.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 174 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. California received 40% and Georgia 39%; Nebraska received 7%, New York 6%, and Illinois 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas D Klingenstein Fund open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $404K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 639% 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 $3.4M (2020) to $12.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $12.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc Alpharetta, GA | General Operating Support | $4,612,302 |
| The Claremont Institute Upland, CA | The American Story Project | $4,346,278 |
| Schwab DAF Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $788,010 |
| Real Clear Foundation Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $503,998 |
| American Vicarious Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $307,017 |
| Madison Media Fund Irvine, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| The Edmund Burke Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $201,258 |
| The American Strategy Group Claremont, CA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| National Association of Scholars New York, NY | General Operating Support | $150,492 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Belgrade Lakes, ME | General Operating Support | $125,784 |
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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 | $76,807,562 | $95,726,685 | $12,443,286 | $11,991,533 | 32 | $12,105,831 | $20,823,835 | $1,895,201 |
| 2023 | $7,677,735 | $1,230,105 | $10,746,919 | $9,725,135 | 53 | $10,688,262 | $668,223 | $1,756,151 |
| 2022 | $13,280,860 | $-70,514 | $4,777,425 | $4,550,939 | 45 | $4,698,601 | $549,532 | $2,084,198 |
| 2021 | $17,905,792 | $1,676,898 | $5,633,023 | $5,121,854 | 22 | $5,517,048 | $599,032 | $2,477,316 |
| 2020 | $22,313,992 | $10,438,246 | $4,497,322 | $3,440,768 | 22 | — | $9,750,955 | $1,986,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas D Klingenstein Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and project support. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported: the Real Clear Foundation says its mission is to underwrite news aggregation and content promoting responsible journalism and public-interest educational programs; the National Association of Scholars says it works to uphold liberal arts education standards and promote intellectual freedom; and 7 Lakes Alliance says it conserves the lands and waters of the Belgrade Lakes region.
The Center for American Liberty describes its work as advocating for free speech and civil liberties. Madison Media Fund says it curates films that respect timeless values and avoid divisive ideologies. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 32 grants totaling $11,991,533. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,612,302, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $4,612,302 to the National Christian Charitable Foundation for general operating support; $4,346,278 to the Claremont Institute for the American Story Project; $788,010 to Schwab DAF for general operating support; and $503,998 to the Real Clear Foundation for general operating support. Other grants included $250,000 to Madison Media Fund, $150,492 to the National Association of Scholars, and $125,784 to 7 Lakes Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas D Klingenstein as president and treasurer, and Andrew D Klingenstein as secretary.
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund is led by Thomas D. Klingenstein, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas D. Klingenstein
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew D. Klingenstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Thomas D Klingenstein Fund
How much does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund give each year?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund gave $12.0M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.7M across 53 grants.
What is Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's typical grant size?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $374,735, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas D Klingenstein Fund that year got $88K on average.
Where does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund give grants?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (39%) and Nebraska (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Northbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's largest grantees?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($4,612,302), The Claremont Institute ($4,346,278) and Schwab DAF ($788,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas D Klingenstein Fund?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund reported $76.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support and project support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas D Klingenstein Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's EIN?
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1450695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund 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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Grantable. (2026). Thomas D Klingenstein Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-d-klingenstein-fund-morg_d7459d25c6ba404686eee6145cc9e9d2
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