The Kline Family Foundation
The Kline Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wheaton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Kline Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kline Family Foundation gave $242K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,354
- +86.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,471
- +161.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% 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 The Kline Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southminister Presbyterian Church L ($153K). Together the top 5 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kline Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 714% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $242K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southminister Presbyterian Church L Glen Ellyn, IL | General | $153,354 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | General | $45,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | General | $24,000 |
| Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois Chicago, IL | Any general | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-196 | $242,623 | $242,354 | 5 | $242,354 | $6,299 | $9,880 |
| 2023 | $242,819 | $-797 | $130,484 | $130,000 | 7 | $130,000 | $7,850 | $16,019 |
| 2022 | $334,295 | $30,799 | $164,354 | $164,000 | 7 | $164,000 | $30,645 | $23,034 |
| 2021 | $597,032 | $14,537 | $30,110 | $29,761 | 6 | $29,761 | $14,384 | $29,955 |
| 2020 | $626,693 | $34,251 | $22,646 | $22,270 | 6 | — | $14,106 | $29,761 |
| 2019 | $563,819 | $170,842 | $9,599 | $9,202 | 2 | — | $11,546 | $22,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kline Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kline Family Foundation is led by Terry Kline, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Kline
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Kline
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia B Kline
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Kline Family Foundation
How much does The Kline Family Foundation give each year?
The Kline Family Foundation gave $242K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 7 grants.
What is The Kline Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kline Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $48,471, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kline Family Foundation give grants?
The Kline Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and West Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glen Ellyn, IL (2 grants).
Does The Kline Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kline Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kline Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kline Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southminister Presbyterian Church L ($153,354), St Jude Children's Research Hospita ($45,000) and Shriners Hospital for Children ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Kline Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kline Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kline Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kline Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0666124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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