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The Kling Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only St Louis, Missouri · EIN 436804508

The Kling Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,900 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $68,583 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$68,5834$2.2 million
2024$92,9006$2.5 million

How to apply

The Kling Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Kling Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri4$82,650
California1$10,000
Illinois1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Missouri Botanical Garden
St Louis, MO
To share knowledge about plants and the environment$40,000
Lambert Art and Culture Program
St Louis, MO
To uplift regional pride through the presentation of artwork by local and other artists$35,150
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
To end suicide among lgbtq youth through 24/7, free, and confidential crisis intervention services$10,000
Wyman Center
Eureka, MO
To connect teens to their voices, their strengths, and their futures through proven programs and supports$5,000
Landmarks Association of St Louis
St Louis, MO
To preserve, enhance, and promote st. Louis architectural heritage$2,500
Evans Scholars Foundation
Glenview, IL
To fund a college scholarship program$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Kling Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Kling Family Foundation give?

$92,900 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The Kling Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Lee C Kling (Trustee) and Allan B Kling (Trustee).

What does The Kling Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.

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