The JCK Foundation
Accepts applications
The JCK Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,352 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $14,080. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,352
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$14,080
- Assets$448,883
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,931 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,935 | 8 | $265,956 |
| 2024 | $53,931 | 18 | $456,867 |
| 2025 | $41,352 | 11 | $448,883 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey A Kline 6615 Wakehurst Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 988-2516, jeff@alt3.com |
| What to submit | Requests may be submitted online at https://thejckfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to disaster relief of the poor and distressed. This person is one who is defined as lacking the necessities of life involving physical, mental, or emotional well-being as a result of poverty or temporary distress. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The JCK Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $32,880 |
| Florida | 3 | $6,972 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI Charlotte | Support of general programs | $14,080 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Support of general programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | Disaster relief | $5,214 |
| Zabs Place | Support of general programs | $4,000 |
| Individual | Disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Disaster relief | $1,500 |
| Philoptochos | Support of general programs | $1,500 |
| House of Pearls | Support of general programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | Disaster relief | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital | Support of general programs | $300 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Support of general programs | $258 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey A Kline
- Christine M Kline
Questions people ask
Does The JCK Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The JCK Foundation give?
$41,352 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The JCK Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A Kline (Chairman) and Christine M Kline (Secretary).
What does The JCK Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.