Private foundation · EIN 38-7066678 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Youth development

The Thomas R Kline Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $25K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$25K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
M Night Shyamalan FoundationNewtown Square, PAGeneral support$10K
Maccabi USAPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Thomas R Kline Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Thomas R Kline, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Thomas R Kline Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Thomas R Kline Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Thomas R Kline Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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