Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation
Historical FunderOldwick, New Jersey · EIN 22-6028529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Ms Pam Klipstein Smith |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 Burrell Road, Lebanon NJ 08833 |
| Phone | 6107594056 |
| Form and materials | Application by letter of request. Include any pertinent materials. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Focus of interest is health and environment, but there are no restrictions |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamington Presbyterian Church | Bedminster, NJ | Pastoral Care | $30,000 |
| Rutgers Preparatory School | Somerset, NJ | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| New Hanover Reginal Medical Center | Wilmington, NC | Medical | $25,000 |
| NJ Conservation Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | Conservation | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Gladstone, NJ | Environmental Issues | $7,500 |
| Blooming Grove Wildlife | Califon, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| St Augustine of Caterbury Church | Kendall Park, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tewksbury Land Trust | Oldwick, NJ | Environmental Issues | $4,000 |
| Hunters Helping the Hungry | Lebanon, NJ | Social | $4,000 |
| Mustang Bon Foundation | Newton, MA | Educational | $4,000 |
| Genesis Farm Inc | Blairstown, NJ | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense | Oakland, CA | Environmental issues | $3,000 |
| Pinchot Institute | Washington, DC | Enviromental issues/Education | $3,000 |
| Scribble | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Jersey League of Conservative Voters | Trenton, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Heritage Museum | Morristown, NJ | Museum | $1,717 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General Education Funding | $1,500 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Calcuis, ME | OceanographicResearch | $1,000 |
| Far Hills Country Day School | Far Hills, NJ | Educational | $1,000 |
| Gill St Bernard School | Gladstone, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space | Pennington, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Bucknell University Men's Lacrosse | Lewisburg, PA | Athletics | $1,000 |
| Friends of Army Lacrosse | West Point, NY | Athletics | $1,000 |
| NJ School of Conservation | Sandyston, NJ | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Dept | Hawley, PA | Support first responders | $500 |
| Rock End Art Barn | Northeast Harbor, ME | Childrens Art Programs | $500 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Durham, NH | Annual Giving | $500 |
| St Johns Athletic Department | New York, NY | Support Athletic department | $500 |
| International Landscape Lighting | Sherman Oaks, CA | Environmental | $500 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance | Flemington, NJ | General Support | $500 |
| Young Masterminds Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | Social | $0 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Education | $0 |
| Tewksbury Public Library | Tewksbury, NJ | Education | $0 |
| Pocono Environmental Education Center | Dingmans Ferry, PA | Environmental Education | $0 |
| Greater Pike Community Foundation | Milford, PA | General Support | $0 |
| Hope On-Line | Englewood, CO | General Support | $0 |
| Infinite Love | Edinburg, TX | Social | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,717 | 38 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $132,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6028529
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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