Kleckner Foundation
Invitation OnlyUrbandale, Iowa · EIN 84-4747454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$59K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,877
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,128.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Society of New York | New York, NY | Donation to general fund to provide for educational purpose and related activities | $15,092 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Supply goods, food, and other services to poor | $12,500 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | Supply goods, food, and other services to poor | $11,500 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Donation to general fund to provide basic human services to those in need | $3,400 |
| Des Moines Zen Center | Des Moines, IA | Donation of equipment for use by religious organization | $3,128 |
| Central Iowa Shelter Services | Des Moines, IA | Donation to general fund to provide basic human services to those in need | $3,000 |
| Ryumonji Zen Monastery | Dorchester, IA | Donation to general fund to provide charitable religious services | $3,000 |
| Peaceful Forest Taiko | Manti, UT | Grant to provide educational services | $2,750 |
| Japan Society of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Donation to general fund for educational purpose and related activities | $1,877 |
| The Anime Business Interview Series | Wilmington, NC | Grant to provide educational services | $1,350 |
| Dogen Institute | Bloomington, IN | Donation to general fund for educational purposes | $600 |
| Iowa Homeless Youth | Des Moines, IA | Donation to general fund to provide charitable services | $258 |
| Dmacc Foundation | Ankeny, IA | Donation of funds for educational scholarships | $250 |
| Hcm Association | Denville, NJ | Donation to general fund to provide charitable services | $104 |
| Youth Shelter Services | Ames, IA | Supply goods, food, and other services to poor | $40 |
| Iowa Bird Rehabilitation | Des Moines, IA | Donation to general fund for educational purposes | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,874 | 16 |
| 2024 | $44,311 | 12 |
| 2023 | $21,044 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4747454
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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