John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund
The John & Patricia Klingenstein Fund is a private foundation based in New York City, established in 1999. The foundation supports arts, culture, education, and historical initiatives across multiple U.S. states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
-97.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.6M
+3776.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts and Culture — Museums, natural history museums, and cultural institutions
- Historical Activities — Historic preservation and historical societies
- Education — Educational initiatives and programs
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to organizations across multiple states and has demonstrated significant support for established institutions. Recent grants include a $4,500,000 award to The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund.
Grant Range
$298
Average Grant
$298
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states, including:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Primary funding locations include New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $116.2 million
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $5.3 million
- Annual Revenue: Approximately $3.3 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $116,216,807 | $118,037,955 |
| Revenue | $2,442,365 | $3,262,728 | $3,117,139 |
| Expenses | $5,529,133 | $5,325,453 | $6,337,185 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,346,834 | $5,178,265 | $4,885,699 |
| Net Investment Income | $565,667 | $1,315,318 | $1,028,504 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,068,098 | $5,258,410 | $5,222,048 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The board of trustees includes:
- Patricia Klingenstein
- Andrew Klingenstein
- Nancy Simpkins
- Sarah Martell
- Thomas Klingenstein
Board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW KLINGENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NANCY SIMPKINS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| SARAH MARTELL | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| THOMAS KLINGENSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 61 Broadway, Room 1601, New York City, NY 10006-2756
EIN: 13-4062589
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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