The Kling Family Foundation
The Kling Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tustin, California. In 2024, it made 74 grants totaling $2,628,250, supporting organizations including arts and cultural groups, a hospital foundation, youth organizations, and an animal rescue.
The Kling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kling Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,628,250
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,517
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,375
- Total assets
- $785,972
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (11 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (55% 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 Kling Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Centennial Way 100, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (949) 533-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Segerstrom Center for the Arts ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
380 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 294 grants of 380 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 30% to recipients in Arizona. Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kling Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 74 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2019) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $224,500 |
| Sedona Arts Center Inc Sedona, AZ | Unrestricted | $213,000 |
| Verde Valley Archaeology Center Camp Verde, AZ | Unrestricted | $178,000 |
| Integrated Solutions 360 Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $136,500 |
| Sedona International Film Festival Sedona, AZ | Unrestricted | $128,000 |
| Little Orphan Animals Inc Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $113,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Rebound Mentorship Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $109,500 |
| Peacefull Valley Donkey Rescue Miles, TX | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Northern Arizona Restorative Justic Sedona, AZ | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
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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 | $785,972 | $2,678,409 | $2,667,023 | $2,628,250 | 74 | $2,654,999 | $43,019 | $23,334 |
| 2023 | $774,586 | $2,375,281 | $2,330,324 | $2,293,500 | 75 | $2,319,769 | $23,261 | $18,465 |
| 2022 | $756,027 | $2,074,317 | $1,986,952 | $1,950,500 | 79 | $1,977,140 | $19,588 | $17,242 |
| 2021 | $668,662 | $2,218,225 | $2,168,129 | $2,139,500 | 77 | $2,165,598 | $36,429 | $15,535 |
| 2020 | $618,760 | $1,987,901 | $2,180,749 | $2,150,800 | 75 | — | $9,505 | $16,124 |
| 2019 | $811,549 | $1,896,423 | $1,766,573 | $1,735,500 | 80 | — | $26,271 | $23,997 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions span several fields. Sedona Arts Center says its mission is to make the arts a vital part of life in the Verde Valley through educational and cultural programs and support for artists and performers. Terra Classical Theater says it promotes artistry, craftsmanship, education, and theater. The Verde Valley Archaeology Center says it preserves archaeological sites and collections, develops cultural partnerships, and educates the public about the area’s heritage.
Other recipients describe different areas of work. Hoag Hospital Foundation says its primary purpose is to raise funds for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Los Angeles Maritime Institute says it empowers youth through at-sea experiences aboard educational sailing vessels. Sedona International Film Festival says it brings people together to broaden understanding of and celebrate independent film.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $2,628,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $224,500, with a median grant of $14,375. Among the largest were $224,500 to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, $213,000 to Sedona Arts Center, $178,000 to Verde Valley Archaeology Center, $136,500 to Integrated Solutions 360, and $128,000 to Sedona International Film Festival. The listed grants were designated “unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Darryl Sheetz as Treasurer; Vicki Gumm, Jackie Glass, Donalyn G. Kling, and Donalyn Mikles as Directors; Patrick Kling as Director/Secretary; Allen Kling as President/Director; and Temujin Kuechl as President.
The Kling Family Foundation is led by Allen Kling, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Kling
President & Director
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Temujin Kuechl
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Donalyn G. Kling
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Donalyn Mikles
Director
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jackie Glass
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vicki Gumm
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Kling
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Darryl Sheetz
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daryl Kling (2019–2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Darryl Sheetz (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Kling Family Foundation
How much does The Kling Family Foundation give each year?
The Kling Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 75 grants.
What is The Kling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kling Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,375, and its average grant was $35,517, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kling Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Kling Family Foundation give grants?
The Kling Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laguna Beach, CA (9 grants), Irvine, CA (6 grants), Tustin, CA (5 grants) and Sedona, AZ (4 grants).
Does The Kling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of The Kling Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kling Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Segerstrom Center for the Arts ($224,500), Sedona Arts Center Inc ($213,000) and Verde Valley Archaeology Center ($178,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kling Family Foundation?
The Kling Family Foundation reported $786K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kling Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kling Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kling Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6272913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Kling 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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