The Klarman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Klarman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $82.2 million in 260 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$82.2 million
- Number of grants260
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$1.0 billion
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $90.0 million the year before.
23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90.0 million | 328 | $982 million |
| 2024 | $82.2 million | 260 | $1.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Erin Samuel - The Klarman Family Fo PO Box 171627, Boston, MA 02117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 236-7909, info@klarmanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The majority of the Klarman Family Foundation's grantmaking is done on an invitation-only basis. The two exceptions are the Foundation's Crescendo Fund and the Community Capital Fund. More detailed information about applying to these programs can be found on the foundation's website: www.klarmanfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See www.klarmanfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Klarman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $15.3 million in 31 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 148 | $28.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 25 | $19.2 million |
| California | 11 | $8.3 million |
| New York | 20 | $6.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $625,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $500,383 |
| Florida | 3 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Election Trust Initiative LLC | General initiative support | $5.0 million |
| ClimateWorks Foundation | Support for the FPC collaborative | $4.0 million |
| Broad Institute Inc | Support for scientific research | $3.9 million |
| New Venture Fund | Support for civic participation | $3.5 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Support for the EDF+Business program | $3.0 million |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | Support for the PIE initiative | $3.0 million |
| The SchwartzReisman Science Education Center Rehovot (RA) | To support the advancement of Arab Israeli students and capital project support | $2.8 million |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Support for the TEAM UP for Children Initiative | $2.1 million |
| Contina Impact | Support for a safety and security infrastructure fund | $2.0 million |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Unrestricted operating support and support for local agencies | $2.0 million |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | Unrestricted operating support | $1.5 million |
| New Venture Fund | Support for civic participation | $1.5 million |
| Protect Democracy Project | Unrestricted operating support | $1.5 million |
| Israel Science Foundation | Support for IPMP scientific research grants | $1.2 million |
| Israel Science Foundation | Support for MAVRI scientific research grants | $1.1 million |
| Contina Impact | Support for a communications collaborative | $1.0 million |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted operating support | $1.0 million |
| Hopewell Fund | Support for the Over Zero project | $1.0 million |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue Us | Unrestricted operating support | $1.0 million |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | Unrestricted operating support | $1.0 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Support for the See No Stranger, See No Enemy Accelerator Fund | $1.0 million |
| States United Democracy Center Inc | Unrestricted operating support | $1.0 million |
| Co-Impact The Partnership for a Breakthrough in Arab Employment Ltd (CC) | Unrestricted operating support | $850,000 |
| Keren Shituf Tormim (Keshet) DAF Ba'am | Support for spaces for dialogue | $780,000 |
| Itrek Inc | Unrestricted operating support | $750,000 |
| Maoz-Seal | Unrestricted operating support | $750,000 |
| Rian Immigrant Center Inc | Support for MIC | $750,000 |
| Search for Common Ground | Support for state-level resiliency networks | $750,000 |
| Upstream Usa Inc | Unrestricted operating support | $725,000 |
| AlBayader for Social Economic Development Ltd | Unrestricted operating support | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation | Unrestricted operating and legal assistance support | $600,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Capital project support | $600,000 |
| Codman Square Health Center Inc | Capital project support | $550,000 |
| Georgetown University | Support for the ICAP program | $550,000 |
| Ogen - Free Loan Fund (RA) | Support for work to advance Arab society | $550,000 |
| Boston Food Forest Coalition | Capital project support | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lynn | Capital project support | $500,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Support for Ariadne Labs | $500,000 |
| Brockton Hospital Inc | Capital project support | $500,000 |
| Community Music Center of Boston | Capital project support | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth A Klarman
- Beth S Klarman
- Kim McCabe
- Steven Moore
Questions people ask
Does The Klarman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.klarmanfoundation.org.
How much does The Klarman Family Foundation give?
$82.2 million in tax year 2024, across 260 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Klarman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth A Klarman (Trustee), Beth S Klarman (Trustee), Kim McCabe (President) and Steven Moore (Chief Operating Officer).
What does The Klarman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and community development.