The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $170,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$170,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$92.1 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
79% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 12 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 12 | $84.7 million |
| 2025 | $4.4 million | 19 | $92.1 million |
How to apply
The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation 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 Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $3.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $390,000 |
| California | 3 | $290,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side Cinema Center | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| New York Historical Society | General purpose $140,000 annex construction support $250,000 cunningham archive support $500,000 | $890,000 |
| Emerson College | Concentration Account- $350,000 Institutional Advancment-$ 40,000 | $390,000 |
| Emma Willard School | General purpose | $382,000 |
| City Lore Inc | Toronto godspell film | $300,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | General purpose | $250,000 |
| The Town School(noncash) | General purpose | $201,338 |
| Downtown Community Television Center Inc | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General purpose | $200,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc - Time Warp | General purpose | $170,000 |
| Amazon Frontlines | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Bay Street Theatre Festival | General purpose | $65,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | General purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Public Library | General purpose | $40,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Grateful Film Fund | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah K Martell
- Lauren Breslow
Questions people ask
Does The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $170,000.
Who runs The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah K Martell (President, Trustee) and Lauren Breslow (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does The Klingenstein-Martell Foundation Fka the Sarah D Klingenstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.