The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.9 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$16.9 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$430 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.3 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.3 million | 75 | $114 million |
| 2023 | $9.3 million | 93 | $145 million |
| 2024 | $16.9 million | 99 | $430 million |
How to apply
The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund 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 The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $2.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $2.4 million |
| California | 12 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $1.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $700,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $607,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $550,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $520,460 |
| Florida | 4 | $460,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Neuroscience | $600,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Ca San Francisco | Neuroscience | $600,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLC | Non-profit reporting | $500,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College (Osp) | Neuroscience | $450,000 |
| Health Federation of Philadelphia | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $400,000 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education | Early literacy grants | $381,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of Ny | Neuroscience | $350,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $350,000 |
| Washington University in Saint Louis | Neuroscience | $300,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Neuroscience | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Neuroscience | $300,000 |
| New York University (Sponsored Programs Admin) | Neuroscience | $300,000 |
| University of Colorado | Neuroscience | $300,000 |
| The Reading League Inc | Early literacy grants | $269,500 |
| Lena Foundation | Early childhood programs | $250,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $250,000 |
| The Academy at Manayunk DBA Aim Academy | Early literacy grants | $250,000 |
| National Council on Teacher Quality Inc | Early literacy grants | $250,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leeland Stanford Junior U | Early literacy grants | $250,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Inc | Environment | $215,460 |
| Smart Surfaces Coalition | Environment | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of Ny | Environment | $200,000 |
| Institute for Market Transformation | Environment | $200,000 |
| Georgetown University | Environment | $200,000 |
| Earthjustice | Environment | $200,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | Environment | $200,000 |
| Stanford University - Osr | Early childhood programs | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Rso) | Early childhood programs | $200,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $200,000 |
| The Niskanen Center Inc | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $200,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College (Osp) | Early childhood policy/advocacy | $200,000 |
| Child Care Aware of America | Early childhood funding models | $200,000 |
| New York University Nyulmc Research Account | Early childhood funding models | $200,000 |
| DC Education Fund | Early literacy grants | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Early literacy grants | $200,000 |
| The Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Dev | Environment | $175,000 |
| Regents of the University of Ca San Diego | Neuroscience | $150,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | Neuroscience | $150,000 |
| Cornell University | Neuroscience | $150,000 |
| Stowers Institute for Medical Research | Neuroscience | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Klingenstein
- Nancy K Simpkins
- Sarah K Martell
- Julie Klingenstein
- Alan Klingenstein
- Emma Brownstein
- Eliot Brenner
- Alexandra D Klingenstein
- Greg Brownstein
- Zachary Toal
Questions people ask
Does The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc give?
$16.9 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Klingenstein (Trustee, Ceo), Nancy K Simpkins (Vice President), Sarah K Martell (Secretary, Trustee) and Julie Klingenstein (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Esther A & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.