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The Kling Family Foundation

Tustin, California  ·  EIN 336272913  ·  Private foundation

The Kling Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tustin, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.2M in grants paid and $619K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 466 individual grants from this funder — $11.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$619K
Total assets
466
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Kling Family Foundation funds

The Kling Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Kling Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
UNRESTRICTED
Costa Mesa, CA$242K2023
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
UNRESTRICTED
Costa Mesa, CA$224K2024
Sedona Arts Center Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Sedona, AZ$213K2024
Sedona International Film Festival
charitable contribution
Sedona, AZ$204K2017
Sedona International Film Festival
charitable contribution
Sedona, AZ$182K2018
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
UNRESTRICTED
Costa Mesa, CA$180K2022
Verde Valley Archaeology Center
UNRESTRICTED
Camp Verde, AZ$178K2024
Sedona International Film Festival
charitable contribution
Sedona, AZ$164K2020
Big Break Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Nashville, TN$162K2023
Sedona Arts Center
charitable contribution
Sedona, AZ$161K2020
Integrated Solutions 360
UNRESTRICTED
Laguna Hills, CA$160K2022
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
charitable contribution
Costa Mesa, CA$160K2020
Hoag Hospital Foundation
charitable contribution
Newport Beach, CA$150K2020
Integrated Solutions 360
UNRESTRICTED
Laguna Hills, CA$136K2024
Sedona Arts Center Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Sedona, AZ$130K2023

The Kling Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$1.6M
2020$2.2M
2022$2.0M
2023$2.3M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from The Kling Family Foundation

The Kling Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Kling Family Foundation

Does The Kling Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Kling Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Kling Family Foundation fund?
The Kling Family Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Sedona Arts Center Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Kling Family Foundation give in grants?
The Kling Family Foundation reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 466 grants.
Where is The Kling Family Foundation located?
The Kling Family Foundation is based in Tustin, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 336272913.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Kling Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Kling Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.