Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6243380 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naumburg Orchestral Concerts | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Family Table Collaboration | Harwichport, MA | General fund | $11,000 |
| Paracademia | New York, NY | General fund | $10,500 |
| Stephanie's House Inc | Chester Springs, PA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Herren Project | Portsmouth, RI | General fund | $7,500 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Lightkeepers | Hyannis, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | Hyannis, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Original Garden State Corvette Club | Hainesport, NJ | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pals for Life Foundation | North Chatam, MA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Cape Cod Toy Library | E Harwich, MA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary | Palmerton, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Interwoven | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Death of Classical Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General fund | $1,500 |
| The Allen-Stevenson School | New York, NY | General fund | $1,500 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,500 |
| Child USA | Washinton Crossing, PA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bronx Botantical Gardens | Bronx, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $98,105 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620649349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6243380
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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