David L Klein Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David L Klein Jr Foundation is a private foundation in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $367,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$367,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $283,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,500 | 27 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $283,000 | 28 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $367,500 | 32 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
David L Klein Jr 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 David L Klein Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $268,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $44,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $42,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housatonic Valley Association Inc | Support for charitable operations | $30,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | Support for charitable operations | $30,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Support for charitable operations | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Support for charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Literacy Inc | Support for charitable operations | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support for charitable operations | $20,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | Support for charitable operations | $17,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Support for visiting doctors program | $15,000 |
| Manitoga Inc | Support for charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Morgan Library and Museum | Support for charitable operations | $15,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Support for the paul klee exhibition | $15,000 |
| The Frick Collection | Support for charitable operations | $12,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| New Yorkers for Parks | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Steep Rock Association Inc | Support for charitable operations | $10,000 |
| The Young Men's & Young Women's Hebrew Association | Support for discover series | $10,000 |
| Film Forum Inc | Support for charitable operations | $7,000 |
| Oberlin College | Support for charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Hunger Free America | Support for hunger free nyc program | $5,000 |
| International Center of Medieval Art | Support for charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Mint Theater Company | Support for charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Support for scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc | Support for charitable operations | $5,000 |
| The New York Public Library | Support for charitable operations | $4,000 |
| Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop | Support for charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Discovery Park | Support for charitable operations | $2,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Support for hospital outreach program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Barnet
- Howard J Barnet Jr
- Peter Barnet
Questions people ask
Does David L Klein Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David L Klein Jr Foundation give?
$367,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs David L Klein Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Barnet (President), Howard J Barnet Jr (Treasurer) and Peter Barnet (Secretary).
What does David L Klein Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.