The Klungness Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.5 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $521,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.5 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$521,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Klungness Family Foundation Inc 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 The Klungness Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $680,050 |
| Virginia | 6 | $575,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $459,500 |
| Arizona | 6 | $403,000 |
| New York | 5 | $354,076 |
| Montana | 6 | $350,950 |
| California | 9 | $311,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $305,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $228,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Fo | General & Unrestricted | $521,000 |
| Environmental Health Trust | General & Unrestricted | $350,450 |
| Michigan Technological University | the Klungness Sustainable Energy Innovation and Demonstration Fund at Michigan Tech | $300,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Wilderness Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $220,950 |
| The International Dark-Sky Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility | General & Unrestricted | $172,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Keweenaw Heartlands Project, Michigan | $150,000 |
| New Power Tour Inc | MI HOPE energy efficiency program | $150,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | The Nature Conservancy of Michigan - For Slate River Reserve | $150,000 |
| U C San Diego Foundation | UCSD Golomb Research Group Fund | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General Support of Swedish Charity, Hand till Hand | $115,000 |
| Environmental Health Trust | To support Federal, State, and Local outreach program regarding wireless tech/radiofrequency radiation | $103,050 |
| Keweenaw Community Foundation | KCF and specified endowments funds | $100,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Northern Lights YMCA Inc | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $100,000 |
| Portage Health Foundation | Giving Tuesday and Local Education Fund | $100,000 |
| Reid Park Zoological Society | Pathway to Asia Program | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Scientific Alliance for Education | General & Unrestricted | $81,050 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | $75,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | General & Unrestricted | $72,500 |
| Superior Bio-Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare Inc | funds for Elephants | $50,000 |
| Keweenaw Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | The Bee Conservancy Program | $50,000 |
| Swan View Coalition Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Copper Harbor Trails Society Inc | For the development of the Keweenaw Point Trail | $40,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Clearwater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| North American Wilderness Recovery | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Swedetown Trails Club | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | Ukraine Fund | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | The Nature Conservancy in Michigan - For Keweenaw Heartlands Project | $34,076 |
Officers and trustees
- Katharine T Alvord
- Kraig Klungness
- Barbara Klungness Anderson
- Nelson Sommerfeldt
Questions people ask
Does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2023, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Klungness Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Katharine T Alvord (Dir, Sec), Kraig Klungness (Dir, Pres), Barbara Klungness Anderson (Dir, VP) and Nelson Sommerfeldt (Dir).
What does The Klungness Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and science and research.