The Kline Family Foundation
The Kline Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It reports making donations to several charitable organizations and gave $505,805 across 40 grants in 2024.
The Kline Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kline Family Foundation gave $506K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Arkansas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $505,805
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,645
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,418,960
- +12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (72% 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 Kline Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6809 Brinkley Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: (870) 535-4753
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kline Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arkansas Children's Hospital ($100K). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 183 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. Other leading recipient-state shares were the District of Columbia and Maryland at 5% each, and North Carolina and Virginia at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kline Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 $258K (2020) to $506K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $506K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock, AR | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Pine Bluff, AR | General Support | $45,000 |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation Pine Bluff, AR | General Support | $41,000 |
| Southeast Arts & Science Center Pine Bluff, AR | General Support | $37,100 |
| Taste of Faith Litle Rock, AR | General Support | $35,000 |
| Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Support | $24,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Home Again Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital Tampa, FL | General Support | $17,500 |
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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 | $8,418,960 | $1,453,868 | $570,217 | $505,805 | 40 | $505,805 | $289,920 | $585,080 |
| 2023 | $7,512,873 | $1,263,036 | $514,439 | $460,050 | 46 | $461,050 | $194,767 | $491,616 |
| 2022 | $6,770,560 | $1,103,752 | $464,348 | $414,600 | 44 | $416,437 | $151,866 | $461,050 |
| 2021 | $6,144,076 | $1,188,275 | $356,719 | $312,950 | 29 | $312,950 | $110,883 | $417,940 |
| 2020 | $5,316,214 | $1,136,834 | $295,471 | $257,882 | 24 | — | $88,693 | $313,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kline Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $585K 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 describes its direct charitable activity as “various donations to several charitable organizations.” Its 2024 grantees included healthcare organizations, a conservation foundation, a community food and necessities provider, and organizations involved in education, public policy, and cemetery operations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Arkansas Children’s Hospital says it champions children’s health; Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds to support regional healthcare; Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation supports conservation education, wildlife habitat, and game and fish management. Neighbor to Neighbor says it provides food and basic necessities to people in need in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $505,805. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest 2024 grants included Arkansas Children’s Hospital ($100,000), St Joseph Catholic Church ($45,000), Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation ($41,000), Southeast Arts & Science Center ($37,100), and Taste of Faith ($35,000). The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Annette Kline as president. Directors are Michael G Kline, Kristopher A Kline, and Michael G Kline Jr.
The Kline Family Foundation is led by Annette Kline, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annette Kline
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristopher A. Kline
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael G. Kline
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael G. Kline Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kline Family Foundation
How much does The Kline Family Foundation give each year?
The Kline Family Foundation gave $506K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 46 grants.
What is The Kline Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kline Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,645, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kline Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Kline Family Foundation give grants?
The Kline Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pine Bluff, AR (11 grants), Little Rock, AR (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Litle Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does The Kline Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Kline Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) 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 Arkansas Children's Hospital ($100,000), St Joseph Catholic Church ($45,000) and Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation ($41,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kline Family Foundation?
The Kline Family Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $506K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $585K (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 Kline Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “various donations to several charitable organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kline Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kline Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kline Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2604905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kline Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kline Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kline-family-foundation-morg_d6570a4277434bd0b9dc953e741f19e1
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