The Kleo Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kleo Foundation is a private foundation in Woodinville, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,753 the year before.
22% 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 | $53,000 | 14 | $97,726 |
| 2024 | $44,753 | 10 | $61,530 |
| 2025 | $59,500 | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Leo Notenboom 17346 NE 147th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 954-4367 |
| What to submit | Written letter of application |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kleo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $55,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopelink | Community support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Children in distress | $10,000 |
| Christian Health Care Center | Human welfare | $10,000 |
| Washington State Animal Response Te | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Center for Biology Diversity | Human welfare | $2,500 |
| Corgiaid | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Feral Cat Spayneuter Project | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Lifewire | Domestic violence recovery | $1,000 |
| Meow | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Individual | Animal welfare | $1,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Defends civil liberties online | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leo Notenboom
- Kathy Notenboom
Questions people ask
Does The Kleo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kleo Foundation give?
$59,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kleo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leo Notenboom (Trustee) and Kathy Notenboom (Trustee).
What does The Kleo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.