Private foundation · EIN 27-1541461 · San Clemente, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tom Klemens Family 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: 8 grants paid, $72K total, median $3,750. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$72K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of HopeDuarte, CAOperating$50K
St Paul High School DonationSanta Fe Springs, CAOperating$5,525
Mission Hospital Leonard FoundationMission Viejo, CAOperational$5,000
Active ValorEscondido, CAOperational$5,000
California Premier LeagueTustin, CAOperating$2,500
Rancho LA Quinta Educational FundRiverside, CAOperational$2,000
Familynassistance MinistriesMission Viejo, CAOperational$1,450
Desert Cancer FoundationPalm Desert, CAOperating$750

About this foundation

Tom Klemens Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Clemente, California, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tom Klemens Family 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 Tom Klemens Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $72K across 8 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Tom Klemens Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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