The JCK Foundation
The JCK Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing says grants are limited to disaster relief for people who are poor or distressed, as defined by a lack of necessities of life affecting physical, mental, or emotional well-being because of poverty or temporary distress.
The JCK Foundation at a glance
In short: The JCK Foundation gave $41K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,352
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,759
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $261,393
- -11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The JCK Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says requests may be submitted online. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited to disaster relief for poor and distressed people, as described above.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey A Kline
Mailing address: 6615 Wakehurst Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (561) 988-2516
Email: jeff@alt3.com
Website: https://www.jckfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JCK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NAMI Charlotte ($14K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the filing reported that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 17% to Florida, and 4% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The JCK Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $950; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Support of General Programs | $14,080 |
| Charlotte Family Housing Charlotte, NC | Support of General Programs | $10,000 |
| Lucy Dacosta Boca Raton, FL | Disaster Relief | $5,214 |
| Zabs Place Matthews, NC | Support of General Programs | $4,000 |
| Adrian Hearne Charlotte, NC | Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| Father Patrick O'Neill Surfside, FL | Disaster Relief | $1,500 |
| Philoptochos New York, NY | Support of General Programs | $1,500 |
| House of Pearls Monroe, NC | Support of General Programs | $1,000 |
| Cintia McCann Charlotte, NC | Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Charlotte, NC | Support of General Programs | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,393 | $16,710 | $50,052 | $41,352 | 11 | $47,546 | $14,349 | $19,730 |
| 2024 | $294,420 | $90,588 | $60,336 | $53,931 | 18 | $58,652 | $6,680 | $16,463 |
| 2023 | $266,018 | $275,083 | $22,818 | $18,935 | 8 | $21,782 | — | $8,397 |
| 2022 | $13,753 | $31,256 | $30,500 | $29,000 | 8 | $29,750 | — | $705 |
| 2021 | $12,243 | $29,360 | $24,659 | $23,675 | 8 | $25,803 | — | — |
| 2020 | $8,707 | $20,460 | $31,271 | $28,600 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $18,353 | — | $15,023 | $14,150 | 7 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JCK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grant purpose as disaster relief for poor and distressed people. Its 2025 grants also included support for organizations whose missions address mental health, housing, and employment preparation for young adults with special needs. NAMI Charlotte says it provides advocacy, education, support, and resource connections for people and families affected by mental illness. Charlotte Family Housing says it works to help working families experiencing homelessness achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Zabs Place says it helps young adults with special needs prepare for careers and meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $41,352. Grant amounts ranged from $258 to $14,080, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $14,080 to NAMI Charlotte, $10,000 to Charlotte Family Housing, and $4,000 to Zabs Place. The Tim Tebow Foundation received $258; it describes its mission as bringing faith, hope, and love to people in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A. Kline as chairman and Christine M. Kline as secretary.
The JCK Foundation is led by Jeffrey A. Kline, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey A. Kline
Chairman
Chairman & P → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine M. Kline
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The JCK Foundation
How much does The JCK Foundation give each year?
The JCK Foundation gave $41K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 18 grants.
What is The JCK Foundation's typical grant size?
The JCK Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,759, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The JCK Foundation that year got $950 on average.
Where does The JCK Foundation give grants?
The JCK Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (5 grants).
Does The JCK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The JCK Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief" (4 grants).
Who are The JCK Foundation's largest grantees?
The JCK Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NAMI Charlotte ($14,080), Charlotte Family Housing ($10,000) and Lucy Dacosta ($5,214), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JCK Foundation?
The JCK Foundation reported $261K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JCK Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grant purpose as disaster relief for poor and distressed people. Its 2025 grants also included support for organizations whose missions address mental health, housing, and employment preparation for young adults with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JCK Foundation?
The 2024 filing says requests may be submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The JCK Foundation's EIN?
The JCK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5911476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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