The Ralph and Shirley Klein Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyForest Hill, Maryland · EIN 52-1763518 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$376K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
26% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Bel Air, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $112,500 |
| Mcdonogh School | Owing Mills, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $90,865 |
| Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| John Carroll School | Bel Air, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Harford Day School | Bel Air, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $17,500 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,500 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Pikesville, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $8,500 |
| Ladew Gardens | Monkton, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Harford County | Bel Air, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lifebridge Health | Baltimore, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Temple Adas Shalom | Harve de Grace, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Gilman School | Baltimore, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $3,500 |
| Char Hope Foundation | Street, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Highlands School | Bel Air, NY | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Pothawira International | The Woodlands, TX | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| St John the Evangelist School | Hydes, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Susquehannock Wildlife Society Inc | Darlington, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Sweat for Breath Foundation | Towson, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| The Ability Experience | Charlotte, NC | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Calvert School | Baltimore, MD | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,250 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | To further the organization's exempt purpose. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,115 | 23 |
| 2023 | $353,915 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1763518
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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