Private foundation · EIN 26-1571753 · Cincinnati, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Klaus Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $130K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$130K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OH
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
All for Africa's Children Today in LesothoMount Moorosi, SFTo help children in lesotho, africa$60K
Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OHFood to help those in need$20K
Charleston AquariumCharleston, SCGeneral support$15K
4 Paws 4 AbilityXenia, OHGeneral support$5,000
Alzheimers AssociationCincinnati, OHResearch, support and care for those with alzheimer's disease$5,000
Boston Healthcare for the HomelessBoston, MAHealthcare assistance for indigent people$5,000
Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OHHelp teachers provide supplies for their students$5,000
Mosesian Arts CenterWatertown, MAGeneral support$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseColumbus, OHGeneral support$5,000
Save the Animals FoundationCincinnati, OHSponsorships of animals$5,000

By state: INTL 1 · Ohio 6 · South Carolina 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Klaus Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Klaus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Klaus Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Klaus Foundation Inc give?

INTL (1 grants), Ohio (6 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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