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The Thomas R Kline Foundation is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Thomas R Kline. It holds total assets of $43.4M. Annual income is reported at $19.8M. Total assets have grown from $14.4M in 2013 to $43.4M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, The Thomas R Kline Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $10.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $10.7M in 2022 to $25K in 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5.2M, with an average award of $829K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$58K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Thomas R Kline Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NJ, NY.
The Thomas R Kline Foundation has distributed a total of $10.8M across 13 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $829K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5.2M.
The Thomas R Kline Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Thomas R Kline Foundation is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R KLINE | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$25K
Total Assets
$43.4M
Fair Market Value
$48.3M
Net Worth
$43.4M
Grants Paid
$25K
Contributions
$10.2M
Net Investment Income
$3.6M
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $34.1M
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$10.8M
Average Grant
$829K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M NIGHT SHYAMALAN FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA | $10K | 2025 |
| Art GuildGENERAL SUPPORT | West Deptford, NJ | $6K | 2022 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERYGENERAL SUPPORT | NEW YORK, NY | $10K | 2025 |
| MACCABI USAGENERAL SUPPORT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5K | 2025 |
| Duquesne UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.2M | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Society Hill SynagogueGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $21K | 2022 |
| The Arlen Specter Us Squash CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2022 |