Ron D Kline Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos, California · EIN 83-4063232 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$340K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessurf Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Clean | Pasadena, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Baykeeper | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Charity United | Beaverton, OR | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Clean Ocean International | Santa Cruz, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Compassion Services International | Charles, MO | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Ed | Monrovia, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Tidings Foundation | Burlingame, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | San Rafael, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| King's Ransom Foundation | Kerrville, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation | Burlingame, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mauli Ola Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Microbiome Research Inc | Ventura, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Move & Grove for Health | Moreno Valley, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pro Publica | NY, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Rancho Cielo | Salinas, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| School on Wheels | Ventura, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Smart | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Steward Ag Foundation | Walnut Grove, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Farming Assoc of Mn | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Village Harvest | San Jose, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Weston a Price Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Volunteers | Flagstaff, AZ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Intl Assoc of Yoga Therapists | Little Rock, AR | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection | Mtn View, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Finland, MN | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Save Our Beach | Seal Beach, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Veterans Yoga Project | Alameda, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $340,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $895,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4063232
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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