Ron D Kline Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ron D Kline Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $895,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $895,000 | 59 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 37 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Ron D Kline Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ron D Kline Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $215,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accessurf Hawaii | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Clean | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Baykeeper | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Charity United | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Clean Ocean International | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Compassion Services International | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Ed | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Forward | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Tidings Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| King's Ransom Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mauli Ola Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Microbiome Research Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Move & Grove for Health | General purpose | $10,000 |
| One Acre Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Rancho Cielo | General purpose | $10,000 |
| School on Wheels | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Smart | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Steward Ag Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Farming Assoc of MN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Village Harvest | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Weston A Price Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Volunteers | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Intl Assoc of Yoga Therapists | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Save Our Beach | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Veterans Yoga Project | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Kline
- Laura Graham
- John de Benedetti Start Oct 2024
Questions people ask
Does Ron D Kline Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ron D Kline Foundation give?
$340,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ron D Kline Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ron Kline (President), Laura Graham (Treasurer) and John de Benedetti Start Oct 2024 (Secretary).
What does Ron D Kline Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and international.