The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $183,009 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$183,009
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $191,408 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $187,008 | 27 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $191,408 | 32 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $183,009 | 35 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family 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 The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $87,819 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $26,300 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,800 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,090 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Medical Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Saj | General fund | $18,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General fund | $18,000 |
| Congregation Beth David | General fund | $11,400 |
| Sharon Hospital | General fund | $10,000 |
| Winston-Salem UJA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | General fund | $9,919 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sheffield Kiwanis Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness of NYC (Nami-Nyc) | General fund | $5,000 |
| City Harvest Donor Systems | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mazon | General fund | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sharon Ambulance Fund | General fund | $2,500 |
| Sharon Fire Department Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Food Pantry | General fund | $2,500 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $2,500 |
| Children's Home Society of NC | General fund | $2,500 |
| Chore Service | General fund | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lakeville Pony Club | General fund | $2,500 |
| Corner Food Pantry Inc (The) | General fund | $2,500 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | General fund | $2,090 |
| Mental Health Assoc of Forsyth County | General fund | $2,000 |
| Project Sage | General fund | $1,800 |
| Pap Corp | General fund | $1,800 |
| Great Barrington Public Theater | General fund | $1,500 |
| Sharon Day Care | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sharon Historical Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon | General fund | $1,000 |
| New York Law School | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mortimer Klaus
- Barry Klaus
- Anne Klaus
Questions people ask
Does The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation give?
$183,009 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mortimer Klaus (President), Barry Klaus (V.P.) and Anne Klaus (V.P.).
What does The Mortimer & Barbara Klaus Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.