Jacob and Minnie Kliman Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHamilton, New York · EIN 26-1619962 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$949K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HARVEY KLIMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 W PLEASANT ST, HAMILTON NY 13346 |
| Phone | 3158243234 |
| HLKLIMAN@KLIMAN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | AN APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE WHICH INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATIONS NAME, ADDRESS, MISSION, HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, BUDGET FOR PROPOSED PROJECT. AN INFORMAL REQUEST CAN BE MADE IF IT INCLUDES THE ABOVE INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS PUBLIC CHARITIES INCLUDING BENEFIT RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY |
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
13% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Syracuse | Dewitt, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Food Cupboard | Hamilton, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| First Baptist Church | Hamilton, NY | Use in mission | $3,500 |
| Wcny | Syracuse, NY | Use in mission | $3,000 |
| The Syracuse Symphony | Syracuse, NY | To assist with exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Central New York Community Foundati | Syracuse, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Chenango Canal Association | Bouckville, NY | Toassistinorganizationscharitablepur | $2,000 |
| Community Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Hamilton, NY | To assist with exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Hamilton Senior Citizens | Hamilton, NY | Support mission | $2,000 |
| Wvro | Oswego, NY | To assist in charitable purpse | $2,000 |
| Brackett Foundation | Hamilton, NY | To assist in the exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| America Assn for Advancement of Sci | Washington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| Arts at the Palace | Hamilton, NY | To assist with exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Chenango County SPCA | Norwich, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Action Program | Morrisville, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Community Bikes | Hamilton, NY | Use in mission | $1,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | Use in mission | $1,000 |
| Earville Opera House | Earlville, NY | To use for their needs | $1,000 |
| Friends of Rogers | Sherburne, NY | Environmental conservation | $1,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Washington, DC | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Mid-York Interfaith Holiday Project | Hamilton, NY | For use in mission | $1,000 |
| Park & Trails New York | Albany, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Partnership for Community Developme | Hamilton, NY | Community | $1,000 |
| Sigma Xi Science | Ithaca, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Southern Madison Heritage Trust | Hamilton, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Mid York Interfaith Holiday Pro | Hamilton, NY | To use in community needs | $1,000 |
| Village of Hamilton | Hamilton, NY | Spring concert | $1,000 |
| Spring Farm Cares | Clinton, NY | To assist in charitable purpse | $500 |
| Tnc the Nature Conservancy | Albert Lea, MN | To assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
| Wanderers Rest | Canastota, NY | To assist in charitable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $40,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101837
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1619962
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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