Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $288,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 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$288,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,500 the year before.
3% 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 | $278,000 | 37 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $284,500 | 40 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $288,500 | 36 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc 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 Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $76,500 |
| Maine | 4 | $66,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Connecticut College | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Masters School | General operating support | $26,000 |
| Lehigh University | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Federated Conservationists of Westchester County Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Musella Foundation | General operating support | $8,000 |
| My Sister's Place | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Neuberger Museum of Art | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Camp Vega Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pace School of Law | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pelham Public Library | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Summer Camp | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Loomis Chaffe School | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Open Door Family Medcial Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| CT Fund for the Environment - Save the Sound | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library | General operating support | $2,000 |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Picture House | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Westchester Parks Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club New Rochelle | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Macon Arts Alliance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mark Degarmo Dance | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources of Maine | General operating support | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Reach Prep | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Pelham Education Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Wainwright House | General operating support | $1,000 |
| County Harvest | General operating support | $500 |
| Junior League of Pelham | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara G Klein
- Jason A Klein
- Zoe S Klein
- Kathleen Kheel
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc give?
$288,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara G Klein (Dir., President), Jason A Klein (Dir., Vice Pres/Treasurer), Zoe S Klein (Dir., Vice Pres/Secretary) and Kathleen Kheel (Director).
What does Ruth & Seymour Klein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.