The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $790,125 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $205,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$790,125
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $684,786 the year before.
34% 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 | $529,742 | 46 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $684,786 | 45 | $15.2 million |
| 2025 | $790,125 | 64 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert W Kleinschmidt 617 Lake Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 258-4354 |
| What to submit | No special form required |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $314,450 |
| New York | 18 | $248,750 |
| California | 3 | $89,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $16,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $15,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $9,925 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| The Foundation for Cultural Review (New Criterion) | Unrestricted | $102,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| UW Oshkosh Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Frick Collection | Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Adirondack Experience Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Vero Beach Opera | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Friends of Oflag 64 | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| CAP-21 | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mass General | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Buckley Institute | Unrestricted | $8,925 |
| Windsor Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | $8,750 |
| 101 East 69th St Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fire | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ny Community Trust Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| View Arts Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Perc | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Independent Institute | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Aomda | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Historic Colony House Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Kleinschmidt
- Nell F Kleinschmidt
- Alexander Kleinschmidt
- Paul Kleinschmidt
- Lara Kleinschmidt
- M George Cooke
Questions people ask
Does The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation give?
$790,125 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W Kleinschmidt (President/Director), Nell F Kleinschmidt (Vice President/Director), Alexander Kleinschmidt (Director) and Paul Kleinschmidt (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.