Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,644 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$88,644
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,049 the year before.
33% 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 | $90,731 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $88,049 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $88,644 | 6 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $36,644 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Harvard University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| In Geveb | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Tulane Chabad | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,644 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr R James Klingenstein
Questions people ask
Does Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$88,644 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr R James Klingenstein (Trustee).
What does Klingenstein Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.