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Also known as: c/o Rita Sawyer
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Klaff Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Rita Sawyer. It holds total assets of $223.3M. Annual income is reported at $25.7M. Total assets have grown from $6.4M in 2011 to $223.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Klaff Family Foundation has made 150 grants totaling $17M, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6.4M, with an average award of $113K. The foundation has supported 75 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Illinois, New York, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$148K
Largest Grant
$6.7M
Based on 55 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Klaff Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 150 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, IL, NY.
Klaff Family Foundation has distributed a total of $17M across 150 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $113K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $6.4M.
Klaff Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Klaff Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zara Klaff | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marissa Klaff | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Klaff | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Avril M Klaff | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hersch M Klaff | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$223.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$218.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
150
Total Giving
$17M
Average Grant
$113K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
75
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aef Fbo Kff Donor Adviser FundGeneral | Hudson, OH | $6.4M | 2022 |
| Harold Grinspoon FoundationGeneral | Agawam, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| ThresholdsGeneral | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2022 |
| Jewish Women'S FoundationGeneral | Chicago, IL | $57K | 2022 |
| Hinda InstituteGeneral | Des Plaines, IL | $53K | 2022 |
| Israaid (Us) Global Humanitarian Assistance IncGeneral | Palo Alto, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Yad SarahGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jewish United FundGeneral | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGeneral | Glenview, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Israel Guide Dog CenterGeneral | Warrington, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| American Technion SocietyGeneral | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew UniversityGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Hatzolah Medical RescueGeneral | Lincolnwood, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Americans For Ben-Gurion UniversityGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Fresh Air FundGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Norwood RavenswoodGeneral | Stanmore | $50K | 2022 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann InstituteGeneral | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Chicago High School For The Arts (Chi Arts)General | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of GlencoeGeneral | Glencoe, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Lubavitch Chabad Of NorthbrookGeneral | Northbrook, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Congregation Kol Emeth SkokieGeneral | Skokie, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundGeneral | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Centropacentral Europe Center For Research & DocGeneral | Wein | $25K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva College FoundationGeneral | Johannesburg | $25K | 2022 |
| Jw3 DevelopmentGeneral | London | $25K | 2022 |