Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation Grant

Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Josiah W & Bessie H Kline Foundation Inc
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to enhancing individual and community welfare through charitable, educational, literary, and scientific initiatives. Established in 1952, the foundation prioritizes funding for non-profit organizations in South Central Pennsylvania, particularly in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, while private foundations and certain educational institutions are excluded from eligibility.

Overview

Mission Statement The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation’s primary mission is to provide funding to organizations that operate for the betterment of individuals, their families, and their communities; with a focus on charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation Grant The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, Inc., herein after called Kline Foundation, was established in 1952 exclusively for charitable, cultural, scientific, literary and educational purposes.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Kline Foundation accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are made to non-profit organizations that are located in or provide their primary service in South Central Pennsylvania, with an emphasis in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties.

Ineligibility

The Organization cannot be a private Foundation under Section 509(a). Normally grants are not made to State affiliated schools, colleges, or universities.The Kline Foundation does not make loans and does not make grants to individuals, to startup organizations or to cover payroll, to national organizations or religious programs.