The Kle Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2860436 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.8M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$35M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $78,000 and $632,250.
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
23% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Rose Education Inc | San Antonio, TX | General support | $839,980 |
| Kipp Texas Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $800,000 |
| Basis Texas Charter Schools Inc | San Antonio, TX | General support | $785,000 |
| Transcend Inc | Hastingsonhudson, NY | General support | $743,500 |
| Austin Achieve Public Schools Inc | Austin, TX | General support | $632,250 |
| Femhealth USA Inc Dba Carafem | Washington, DC | General support | $502,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Harmony Public Schools | Houston, TX | General support | $396,278 |
| Unparalleled Education Inc | Round Rock, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Texas Charter Schools Association | Austin, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| The School for Global Thinkers | Austin, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| San Marcos Education Foundation | San Marcos, TX | General support | $88,788 |
| Nyos Charter School | Austin, TX | General support | $78,000 |
| Education Reform Now (Ern Texas) | New York, NY | General support | $62,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Ann Richards School Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $1,280 |
| K-1 - Charitable Contributions | K Flowthrough, TX | General support | $40 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,814,616 | 17 |
| 2023 | $5,395,756 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103475
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2860436
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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