Kling-League Foundation Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lynden, WA EIN: 99-1792816

Kling-League Foundation Trust is a private foundation, based in Lynden, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $300.

Kling-League Foundation Trust at a glance

In short: Kling-League Foundation Trust gave $300 across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $42.857), top state Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$300
Grants made (2024)
7
Average grant
$43
Median grant
$38
Total assets
$5,705
Primary geography
Delaware (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Kling-League Foundation Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

New Castle Public Library: $75New Castle Public Library$75The Holden Arboretum: $50The Holden Arboretum$50The Nature Conservancy: $50The Nature Conservancy$50Westminster Preservation Trust Inc: $38Westminster Preservation TrustInc$38Poe Baltimore Inc: $37Poe Baltimore Inc$37Girls Inc of San Antonio: $25Girls Inc of San Antonio$25Girlstart: $25Girlstart$25

The largest 2024 recipient was New Castle Public Library ($75). Together the top 7 received $300.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreArlingtonAustinKirtlandNew CastleSan Antonio

How Kling-League Foundation Trust gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100$200$3007 grants2024

In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $300.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Castle Public Library New Castle, DETo enrich our community by providing library resources and services.$75
The Holden Arboretum Kirtland, OHTo connect people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants.$50
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VATo conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.$50
Westminster Preservation Trust Inc Baltimore, MDTo preserve and protect the historical buildings and grounds known as Westminster hall$38
Poe Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MDTo fund, maintain, and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum$37
Girls Inc of San Antonio San Antonio, TXTo inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.$25
Girlstart Austin, TXTo increase girls? interest and engagement in STEM.$25
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$5,705$6,005$300$3007$300$296

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kling-League Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $296 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kling-League Foundation Trust is led by Kenneth W League, Trustee on the 2024 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kenneth W League

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "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 Kling-League Foundation Trust

How much does Kling-League Foundation Trust give each year?

Kling-League Foundation Trust gave $300 across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Kling-League Foundation Trust's typical grant size?

Kling-League Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $38, and its average grant was $43, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Kling-League Foundation Trust give grants?

Kling-League Foundation Trust's top state is Delaware, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).

Does Kling-League Foundation Trust give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Kling-League Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Kling-League Foundation Trust's largest grantees?

Kling-League Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include New Castle Public Library ($75), The Holden Arboretum ($50) and The Nature Conservancy ($50), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Kling-League Foundation Trust?

Kling-League Foundation Trust reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Kling-League Foundation Trust's EIN?

Kling-League Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1792816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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