Kleiner Cohen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kleiner Cohen Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,700 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,700
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $112,200 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,200 | 32 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $112,200 | 31 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $108,700 | 30 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Kleiner Cohen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kleiner Cohen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $108,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Viking Charities | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Concern Foundation | Operating fund | $9,700 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Sheriff's Youth Foundation | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Burbank | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Metro la | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of la Harbor | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Santa Monica | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of West Valley | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Whittier | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Variety Boys Girls Club | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| Children of the Night | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Hollenbeck Police Bus Council | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| A Place Called Home | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Allies for Every Child | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Community | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Heart of la Youth | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Optimist Youth Homes | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Path | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Reading to Kids | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Santa Catalina Island Conservancy | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Strive | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Blind Children Center | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Inner City Arts la Ca | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Clark
- Jody A Clark
- Laurel K Clark
- Jay Grodin
Questions people ask
Does Kleiner Cohen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kleiner Cohen Foundation give?
$108,700 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Kleiner Cohen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David L Clark (President), Jody A Clark (Vice Pres), Laurel K Clark (Secretary) and Jay Grodin (Cfo).
What does Kleiner Cohen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.