Private foundation · EIN 27-1404539 · Portage, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation

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: 2 grants paid, $100K total, median $50K. 50% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$100K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VADonor advised non endowment fund$90K
Kalamazoo Community FoundationKalmazoo, MIDonor advised non endowment fund$10K

By state: Virginia 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portage, Michigan, administered in care of Mr James H Koning, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation 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 Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 2 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Ernest J and Dorothy L Klimczak Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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