Klaff Family Foundation

Klaff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $223.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$223.3Mtotal assets
2005IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Klaff Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $8.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • American Endowment Foundation FBO KFF Donor Advise $2M
  • Jewish Community Foundation San Diego $1.8M
  • The Fallen Heroes Fund (Ner L'Horeinu Inc) $1M
  • Hillel International $528K
  • Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand - US $275K
  • Rashi Foundation (Via PEF Israel Endowment Funds) $250K
  • Friends of United Hatzalah (Eli Beer) $180K
  • Jewish National Fund - USA $167K
  • Jewish United Fund $154K
  • Thresholds $130K
  • The Fresh Air Fund $120K
  • Israel Guide Dog Center $118K
  • Jewish Agency for Israel - North American Council $100K
  • Wttw $100K
  • American Friends of the Tel Aviv University $100K
  • Wild Tomorrow Fund $100K
  • World Jewish Relief Inc $100K
  • Challenged Athletes Foundation $100K
  • American Jewish Committee $100K
  • West Point Jewish Chapel Fund Hon Col Mickey Marcu $100K
  • Congregation Ocean Reef Inc $79K
  • Jewish Humanitarian Response $54K
  • Friends of the United Hatzalah $50K
  • Friends of Glencoe Golf Club $50K
  • JCC Chicago $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$702K
  • FY2019$430K
  • FY2020$563K
  • FY2021$8.1M
  • FY2022$8.5M
  • FY2023$8.5M

About Klaff Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN611480716
  • IRS ruling2005

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Klaff Family Foundation?

Klaff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $223.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Klaff Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Klaff Family Foundation?

Klaff Family Foundation's EIN is 611480716. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Klaff Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Klaff Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Klaff Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.