The Cline Family Fdn Inc
The Cline Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Established in 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation with the mission of providing children and young adults the opportunity to develop their full potential by fostering their community, developmental growth, and entrepreneurial skills.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.4M
+13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-17.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated mission is to provide children and young adults the opportunity to develop their full potential by fostering their community, developmental growth, and entrepreneurial skills. The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of communities across 13 states: Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Supported communities include major cities such as New York and Miami, as well as smaller communities including Mullens and Shady Spring.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $40,366,125
- Total Expenses: $1,562,236
- Total Revenues: $3,452,810
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,249,661
The foundation reported a negative revenue of $69,931 in an earlier fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,366,125 | $35,478,774 | $29,031,738 |
| Revenue | $3,452,810 | $-69,931 | $341,188 |
| Expenses | $1,562,236 | $1,485,145 | $2,725,717 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,202,500 | $1,165,875 | $2,264,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $889,925 | $22,706 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,896,249 | $1,616,719 | $1,604,212 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Candice Cline Kenan serves as Executive Director with annual compensation of $159,704.
Christopher L. Cline serves as an officer with annual compensation of $38,486.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDICE CLINE KENAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $151,116 |
| CHRISTOPHER L CLINE | OFFICER | 5 | $46,578 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant contributions to educational and healthcare institutions in recent years. Notable gifts include a $5 million donation to Marshall University and a substantial gift to WVU Medicine Children's to support intensive care and epilepsy monitoring services. The foundation has also announced grant awards through various community announcements.
Cline Family Foundation - Full Filing - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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