David & Janet Kline Family Foundation
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7.7M. Net investment income was $30K.
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Janet Kline Family Foundation gave $7.7M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $2.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $7,721,947
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,573,982
- Median grant
- $2,573,983
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who David & Janet Kline Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Los Altos Community Foundation ($2.6M). Together the top 3 received $7.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Altos Community Foundation Los Altos, CA | Education and Social Welfare | $2,573,983 |
| Tide Foundation San Francisco, CA | Education and Social Welfare | $2,573,983 |
| Ron D Kline Foundation Los Altos, CA | Charitable Purposes | $2,573,981 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $347,109 | $8,167,832 | $7,721,947 | 3 | $30,113 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation is led by Jennifer J. Kline, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jennifer J. Kline
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia M. Cook
Secretary & CFO
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy McGlamery
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron D. Kline
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Janet Kline Family Foundation
How much does David & Janet Kline Family Foundation give each year?
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation gave $7.7M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is David & Janet Kline Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,573,983, and its average grant was $2,573,982, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Janet Kline Family Foundation give grants?
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Altos, CA (2 grants).
Does David & Janet Kline Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on David & Janet Kline Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is David & Janet Kline Family Foundation's EIN?
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0293509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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