Friedman - Kline Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2012, with $331,855 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$332K
▲ 12.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$365K
Net assets
$3.5M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Friedman - Kline Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Friedman - Kline Family Foundation: 116 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Friedman - Kline Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Friedman - Kline Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $283K (FY2014) to $332K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.5M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $331,855▲12.8% | $364,799▼4.2% | $3,519,165▼0.9% | $3,519,165▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $294,284▼6.6% | $380,991▼5.2% | $3,552,109▼2.4% | $3,552,109▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $314,931▲18.6% | $402,059▲7.3% | $3,638,816▼2.3% | $3,638,816▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $265,559▼59.8% | $374,824▼7.1% | $3,725,944▼2.8% | $3,725,944▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $660,231▲68.2% | $403,621▲10.0% | $3,835,209▲7.2% | $3,835,209▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $392,611▲47.5% | $366,932▼3.7% | $3,578,599▲0.7% | $3,578,599▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $266,232▼34.7% | $380,969▲34.8% | $3,552,920▼3.1% | $3,552,920▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $407,593▲29.2% | $282,611▼25.4% | $3,667,657▲3.5% | $3,667,657▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $315,418▼28.3% | $379,024▲32.0% | $3,542,675▼1.8% | $3,542,675▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $439,985▲55.7% | $287,066▲17.5% | $3,606,281▲4.4% | $3,606,281▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $282,539 | $244,213 | $3,453,362 | $3,453,362 | 990PF |
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Data for Friedman - Kline Family Foundation (EIN 90-0795812) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.