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Thomas D Klingenstein Fund

Private foundation NJEIN 20-1450695

Thomas D Klingenstein Fund is a grantmaker based in Cranbury, NJ (EIN 20-1450695). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $12M in grants paid across 32 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Arts Culture, Education, Healthcare. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$12M
Grants paid (FY2024)
32
Grants awarded
$375K
Avg grant
$25K
Median grant
Arts CultureEducationHealthcareHuman Services

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$107M
Total assets (capacity)
11% of assets
Annual giving rate
$133M
Gross income

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Thomas D Klingenstein
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
Andrew D Klingenstein
SECRETARY

Who does the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund fund?

The Thomas D Klingenstein Fund is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $12M across 32 grants, concentrated in Arts Culture, Education, Healthcare and Human Services.

What types of organizations does the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund fund?

The Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Arts Culture, Education, Healthcare and Human Services. Recent recipients include Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC, The Claremont Institute, The Claremont Institute. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund awarded about $12M across 32 grants — an average grant of about $375K and a median of about $25K.

Where does the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund award grants?

The Thomas D Klingenstein Fund awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund accept unsolicited grant applications?

GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.

Who are recent Thomas D Klingenstein Fund grant recipients?

Recent Thomas D Klingenstein Fund grant recipients include Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC ($4.6M); The Claremont Institute ($4.3M); The Claremont Institute ($2.5M); The Claremont Institute ($1.8M); The Thomas D Klingenstein Charles Schwab Fund ($1.1M); Schwab Daf ($788K). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Past Thomas D Klingenstein Fund grant recipients

GrantSonar holds 99 itemized recipient records for the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.

RecipientAmountYearPurpose
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INCGA$4.6M2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Claremont InstituteCA$4.3M2024THE AMERICAN STORY PROJECT
The Claremont InstituteCA$2.5M2019JOHN TARTOVSKY
The Claremont InstituteCA$1.8M2020THE AMERICAN STORY PROJECT
The Thomas D Klingenstein Charles Schwab FundNY$1.1M2020CHARITABLE FUND
Schwab DafNE$788K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Real Clear FoundationIL$504K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
American VicariousNY$483K2019GENERAL OPERATING
National Civic Art SocietyDC$314K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
American VicariousNY$307K2024GENERAL OPERATING
Farris LawME$258K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Madison Media FundCA$250K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Edmund Burke FoundationDC$201K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The American Strategy GroupCA$200K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The American Strategy GroupCA$200K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
National Association Of ScholarsNY$150K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
American VicariousNY$140K2020GENERAL OPERATING
Hudson InstituteDC$132K2019JOHN FONTEJOHN FONTE
7 Lakes AllianceME$126K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Ashbrook CenterOH$110K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Center For American LibertyPA$102K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
7 Lakes AllianceME$101K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Edmund Burke FoundationDC$100K2019GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Columbia UniversityNY$100K2024GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The University Of Texas At AustinTX$100K2019THOMAS JEFFERSON CENTER

Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.

Based on the Thomas D Klingenstein Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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