The Kline Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission emphasizes assistance to educational institutions, particularly through scholarships for students in the arts, such as vocal arts and visual arts. The foundation also provides general operating funds to a range of nonprofit organizations, including those focused on health, food security, and Jewish community initiatives. Through its funding, it aims to enhance educational opportunities and support community welfare, reflecting a commitment to both cultural enrichment and social services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits (especially Ohio-based) seeking general operating support or scholarships in areas like Jewish community services, education, arts, food security, or health; organizations that can be introduced through local networks or existing grantees.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves Ohio communities or has a clear link to Cleveland-area needs.
- • Programs in Jewish community services, education/scholarships, arts, food security, or hospitals/health.
- • Request is for general operating or scholarship support rather than large capital projects.
- • Asking for a modest grant amount in line with observed awards (typical grants under $5K with some $5K–$25K).
- • Existing relationship or an introduction from a past grantee, board acquaintance, or local intermediary.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached organizations in eight states, indicating multi-state reach, though a majority (57%) of funding stayed in the foundation's home state of Ohio.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 28 distinct recipients with a substantial share (16) new that year and 12 recurring across years, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new recipients exists, but the foundation explicitly records that grants are only to preselected applicants and there is no public application route; therefore new entrants appear possible but likely require solicitation or an introduction rather than cold applications.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
