Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation

EIN 23-6243380 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in NY, MA, PA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation based in PA paid 20 grants totaling $98.5K to 20 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included NAUMBURG ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS, FAMILY TABLE COLLABORATION, and PARACADEMIA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,098,592
Giving (latest yr)
$98,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
20
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Naumburg Orchestral Concerts$25,000
  • Family Table Collaboration$11,000
  • Paracademia$10,500
  • Stephanie's House Inc$10,000
  • Herren Project$7,500

Where grants went

  • New York$44,500 · 9 grants
  • Massachusetts$26,500 · 5 grants
  • Pennsylvania$13,500 · 3 grants
  • Rhode Island$7,500 · 1 grant
  • New Jersey$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$1,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (20)

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 Wellness Collaborative
Hyannis, MA
General Fund
$5,000
Cape Cod Hospital Lightkeepers
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
Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary
Palmerton, PA
General Fund
$2,500
Cape Cod Toy Library
E Harwich, MA
General Fund
$2,500
Interwoven
New York, NY
General Fund
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $98.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $25K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include NAUMBURG ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS, FAMILY TABLE COLLABORATION, PARACADEMIA, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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