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Klaff Family Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 611480716  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Klaff Family Foundation has awarded $34.2M across 371 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Endowment Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$563K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$168.0M
Total assets
371
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Klaff Family Foundation funds

Klaff Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), higher education, lgbtq rights.

Adult EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include families, lgbtq people.

familieslgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Klaff Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Endowment Foundation
General
Hudson, OH$9.5M2024
Aef Fbo Kff Donor Adviser Fund
General
Hudson, OH$6.4M2022
American Endowment Foundation Fbo Kff Donor Advise
General
Hudson, OH$2.0M2023
Jewish Community Foundation San Diego
General
San Diego, CA$1.8M2023
Jcc Chicago
General
Northbrook, IL$1.3M2024
The Fallen Heroes Fund (ner L'horeinu Inc)
General
Sun Lakes, AZ$1.0M2023
Start Early
General
Chicago, IL$833K2024
Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us
General
Wheaton, IL$702K2024
Hillel International
General
Washington Dc, DC$528K2023
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
General
Agawam, MA$500K2022
Jewish United Fund
General
Chicago, IL$412K2024
Fundacion Escuela Integral Hebreo Urugaya
General
Aventura, FL$333K2024
Jewish National Fund - USA
General
New York, NY$333K2024
Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - Us
General
St Louis, MO$275K2023
Rashi Foundation (via Pef Israel Endowment Funds)
General
$250K2023

Klaff Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$702K
2019$430K
2020$511K
2022$8.5M
2023$8.5M
2024$15.6M

How to apply for funding from Klaff Family Foundation

Klaff Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Klaff Family Foundation

Does Klaff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Klaff Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Klaff Family Foundation fund?
Klaff Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include American Endowment Foundation, Aef Fbo Kff Donor Adviser Fund, American Endowment Foundation Fbo Kff Donor Advise. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Klaff Family Foundation give in grants?
Klaff Family Foundation reported $563K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.2M over 371 grants.
Where is Klaff Family Foundation located?
Klaff Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611480716.
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About this profile. This page is built from Klaff Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Klaff Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.