Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hamilton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$948,686
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $40,100 | 29 | $864,683 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 33 | $933,136 |
| 2025 | $47,500 | 30 | $948,686 |
How to apply
| Contact | Harvey Kliman 22 W Pleasant St, Hamilton, NY 13346 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 824-3234, hlkliman@kliman.org |
| What to submit | An application is available which includes the organizations name, address, mission, history of organization, financial statements, budget for proposed project. An informal request can be made if it includes the above information. |
| Restrictions | The foundation may make grants to other not-for-profit organizations approved and recognized by the IRS as public charities including benefit religious, scientific literary, educational or other charitable organizations and to further religious, scientific, literary |
What Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $44,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Syracuse | To assist in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Food Cupboard | To assist in charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| First Baptist Church | Use in mission | $3,500 |
| Wcny | Use in mission | $3,000 |
| The Syracuse Symphony | To assist with exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Central New York Community Foundati | To assist in charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Chenango Canal Association | Toassistinorganizationscharitablepur | $2,000 |
| Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | To assist with exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Hamilton Senior Citizens | Support mission | $2,000 |
| Wvro | To assist in charitable purpse | $2,000 |
| Brackett Foundation | To assist in the exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| America Assn for Advancement of Sci | Education | $1,000 |
| Arts at the Palace | To assist with exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Chenango County SPCA | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Action Program | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Bikes | Use in mission | $1,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Use in mission | $1,000 |
| Earville Opera House | To use for their needs | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rogers | Environmental conservation | $1,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Mid-York Interfaith Holiday Project | For use in mission | $1,000 |
| Park & Trails New York | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Partnership for Community Developme | Community | $1,000 |
| Sigma Xi Science | Education | $1,000 |
| Southern Madison Heritage Trust | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Mid York Interfaith Holiday Pro | To use in community needs | $1,000 |
| Village of Hamilton | Spring concert | $1,000 |
| Spring Farm Cares | To assist in charitable purpse | $500 |
| TNC the Nature Conservancy | To assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Wanderers Rest | To assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey L Kliman
- Deborah S Kliman
- Gilbert H Kliman
Questions people ask
Does Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation give?
$47,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harvey L Kliman (President), Deborah S Kliman (Vice Preside) and Gilbert H Kliman (Director).
What does Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.