Kleist Family Foundation Formerly the Peter D Kleist Foundation
Historical FunderFort Myers, Florida · EIN 34-1437974 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHRYN KLEIST |
|---|---|
| Address | 758 CAPE VIEW DRIVE, FORT MYERS FL 33919 |
| Phone | 2396340083 |
| Form and materials | COPY OF 501C(3) EXEMPTION FINANCIAL STATUS OF ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSES FOR GRANT. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury School | Fort Myers, FL | Contribution to the general operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fort Myers Community Concert Association | Fort Myers, FL | Contribution to the general operating fund | $1,500 |
| Pilot Club of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | Contribution to the general operating fund | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,700 | 3 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $21,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1437974
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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