Private foundation · EIN 83-4063232 · Los Altos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ron D 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $340K total, median $10K. 62% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$340K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Accessurf HawaiiHonolulu, HIGeneral purpose$10K
American Friends of the Ocean CleanPasadena, CAGeneral purpose$10K
BaykeeperOakland, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Charity UnitedBeaverton, ORGeneral purpose$10K
Clean Ocean InternationalSanta Cruz, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Compassion Services InternationalCharles, MOGeneral purpose$10K
Food EdMonrovia, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Good Tidings FoundationBurlingame, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Jamestown Community CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$10K
King's Ransom FoundationKerrville, TXGeneral purpose$10K
Lymelight FoundationBurlingame, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Mauli Ola FoundationLaguna Beach, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Microbiome Research IncVentura, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Move & Grove for HealthMoreno Valley, CAGeneral purpose$10K
One Acre FundHighland Park, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Organic Farming Research FoundationSanta Cruz, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Pro PublicaNy, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Rancho CieloSalinas, CAGeneral purpose$10K
School on WheelsVentura, CAGeneral purpose$10K
SmartSan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Steward Ag FoundationWalnut Grove, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Sustainable Farming Assoc of MnMinneapolis, MNGeneral purpose$10K
Village HarvestSan Jose, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Weston a Price FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purpose$10K
Wilderness InquirySt Paul, MNGeneral purpose$10K
Wilderness VolunteersFlagstaff, AZGeneral purpose$10K
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Informed Consent Action NetworkAustin, TXGeneral support$10K
Clean Water FundWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
Intl Assoc of Yoga TherapistsLittle Rock, ARGeneral purpose$5,000
Mentor Tutor ConnectionMountain View, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Organic Consumers AssociationFinland, MNGeneral purpose$5,000
Save Our BeachSeal Beach, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Veterans Yoga ProjectAlameda, CAGeneral purpose$5,000

By state: California 23 · Minnesota 3 · Texas 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Hawaii 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Ron D Kline Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos, California, administered in care of Ron D Kline, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ron D Kline Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ron D Kline Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $340K across 37 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ron D Kline Foundation give?

California (23 grants), Minnesota (3 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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