Thomas D Klingenstein Fund
Preselected recipients only
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund is a private foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.0 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $4.6 million. 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$12.0 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$4.6 million
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.7 million the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5.0 million | 45 | $44.1 million |
| 2020 | $3.4 million | 22 | $51.3 million |
| 2023 | $9.7 million | 53 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 32 | $107 million |
How to apply
Thomas D Klingenstein Fund 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 Thomas D Klingenstein Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $4.8 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $4.6 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $788,010 |
| New York | 10 | $672,189 |
| Illinois | 2 | $509,198 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $216,258 |
| Maine | 4 | $200,284 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $102,014 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | General operating support | $4.6 million |
| The Claremont Institute | The american story project | $4.3 million |
| Schwab Daf | General operating support | $788,010 |
| Real Clear Foundation | General operating support | $503,998 |
| American Vicarious | General operating | $307,017 |
| Madison Media Fund | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Edmund Burke Foundation | General operating support | $201,258 |
| The American Strategy Group | General operating support | $200,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | General operating support | $150,492 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | General operating support | $125,784 |
| The Center for American Liberty | General operating support | $102,014 |
| Columbia University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | Honor of patricia klingenstein | $50,000 |
| American Compass | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Encounter Books | General operating support | $25,000 |
| New York Civil Rights Coalition | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Buckeye Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The New Criterion | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Camp Timanous | General operating support | $23,500 |
| New York Historical Society | Chairman's circle - history makers gala | $14,680 |
| Coalition for Youth Drug Abuse Prevention | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hoi Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | A. Hamilton award dinner | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Witherspoon Institute | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chronicles Magazine A Magazine of American Culture | General operating support | $5,200 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Commentary Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Maine Lakes Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Belgrade Historical Society | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D Klingenstein
- Andrew D Klingenstein
Questions people ask
Does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Thomas D Klingenstein Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas D Klingenstein (President/Treasurer) and Andrew D Klingenstein (Secretary).
What does Thomas D Klingenstein Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.