Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,510 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $16,420 and the largest $65,670. 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$98,510
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$16,420
- Largest grant$65,670
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,050 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,900 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $82,050 | 3 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $98,510 | 3 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable 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 Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $82,090 |
| Maryland | 1 | $16,420 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Museum | Ethnoloty curatorship | $65,670 |
| Reading is Fundamental | Book purchase | $16,420 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Macular research | $16,420 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Hines
- Peggi L Weymouth
Questions people ask
Does Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation give?
$98,510 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $16,420.
Who runs Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Hines (Trustee) and Peggi L Weymouth (Trustee).
What does Clarence & Ida Klassen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and science and research.