The Cline Family Fdn Inc
The Cline Family Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $1,202,500 to organizations in several states.
The Cline Family Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: The Cline Family Fdn Inc gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state West Virginia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,202,500
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,125
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $40,366,125
- +13.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cline Family Fdn Inc
- How to Apply
-
Contact Cline Family Foundation. No application form, materials, or deadline are specified in the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cline Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3825 Pga Boulevard Suite 1005, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 626-4999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cline Family Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($317K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 104 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia (45%), North Carolina (17%), Florida (17%), South Carolina (9%), and Virginia (8%). The listed grants also include a $45,000 award to Autism Discovery & Treatment Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cline Family Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Beckley, WV | PLEDGE | $312,500 |
| WVU Childrens Hospital Morgantown, WV | PLEDGE | $200,000 |
| Powercross Statesville, NC | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School Lynchburg, VA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Take Stock in the Children West Palm Beach, FL | PLEDGE | $100,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Miami, FL | General | $100,000 |
| The Channing Joy Foundation Concord, NC | General | $65,000 |
| Childrens Museum of the Low Country Charleston, SC | General | $60,000 |
| Autism Discovery & Treatment Founda Phoenix, AZ | General | $45,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater South Columbia, SC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Cline Family Fdn Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,366,125 | $3,452,810 | $1,562,236 | $1,202,500 | 20 | $1,202,500 | $889,925 | $1,896,249 |
| 2023 | $35,478,774 | $-69,931 | $1,485,145 | $1,165,875 | 16 | $1,165,875 | $22,706 | $1,616,719 |
| 2022 | $29,031,738 | $341,188 | $2,725,717 | $2,264,000 | 20 | $2,264,000 | — | $1,604,212 |
| 2021 | $40,389,610 | $4,992,357 | $1,656,158 | $1,032,624 | 23 | $1,032,624 | — | $2,106,983 |
| 2020 | $37,509,900 | $4,201,955 | $1,531,619 | $1,286,457 | 25 | — | $324,462 | $2,023,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cline Family Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission centers on children and young adults. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina describes its work as preparing young people to thrive in a global economy through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce-readiness learning. WV’s Beckley Area Foundation says its mission is to inspire and facilitate charitable giving that advances its community. Other supported organizations describe work involving children’s hospitals, autism support, therapeutic horsemanship, historic preservation, and childhood cancer research and family support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,202,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $312,500, with a median of $22,500. Its largest listed grants were $312,500 to The Salvation Army in Beckley, West Virginia; $200,000 to WVU Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia; $125,000 to PowerCross in Statesville, North Carolina; and $100,000 each to Virginia Episcopal School, Take Stock in Children, and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Cline Family Foundation as the contact and specifies no application form or materials. Awards are restricted to organizations that qualify as exempt under IRC 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Candice Cline Kenan as executive director and Christopher L. Cline as an officer.
The Cline Family Fdn Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candice Cline Kenan
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $151K (2024)
Christopher L. Cline
Officer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $47K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $151K, to Candice Cline Kenan (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cline Family Fdn Inc
How much does The Cline Family Fdn Inc give each year?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc gave $1.2M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 16 grants.
What is The Cline Family Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $60,125, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cline Family Fdn Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does The Cline Family Fdn Inc give grants?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc's top state is West Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beckley, WV (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (3 grants).
Does The Cline Family Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Cline Family Fdn Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Pledge" (3 grants).
Who are The Cline Family Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($317,000 across 2 grants), WVU Childrens Hospital ($200,000) and Powercross ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cline Family Fdn Inc?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc reported $40.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Cline Family Fdn Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission centers on children and young adults. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cline Family Fdn Inc?
Contact Cline Family Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cline Family Fdn Inc's EIN?
The Cline Family Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2866189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Cline Family Fdn Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Cline Family Fdn Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cline-family-fdn-inc-morg_7c9e6a3c17fc477592cbea6be7942178
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_262866189_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Cline Family Fdn Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-cline-family-fdn-inc-morg_7c9e6a3c17fc477592cbea6be7942178},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Cline Family Fdn Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Cline Family Fdn Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?