Klionsky Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Klionsky Foundation is a private foundation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $29,500. 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$47,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,010 the year before.
43% 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 | $34,000 | 2 | $794,749 |
| 2024 | $41,010 | 5 | $914,062 |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 7 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Klionsky 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 Klionsky Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $31,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,700 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | Charitable | $29,500 |
| The Israel Advocacy Group | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Greater Hilton Head | Charitable | $2,700 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Migdal Hatorah | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Chabad of Downtown Austin | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Beach Cats Sailors of Hhi Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Poale Zedeck | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Klionsky
- Iris Klionsky
- Cipora Klionsky
- Noa Klionsky
- Yael Klionsky
Questions people ask
Does Klionsky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Klionsky Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Klionsky Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Klionsky (Trustee), Iris Klionsky (Co-Trustee), Cipora Klionsky (Co-Trustee) and Noa Klionsky (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Klionsky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.