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Cline Family Foundation

  • Hickory, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1973
  • EIN: 23-7335353

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.37M (2025)

Expenses
$1.58M (2025)

Total Assets
$15.5M (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,366,702
Expenses
$1,581,665
Net Income
-$214,963
Net Assets
$15,471,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $94,309
6.9%
Interest Revenue $133,119
9.7%
Dividends $503,240
36.8%
Sales of Assets $636,034
46.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,373,433
86.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,471,161
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,471,161
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice Pressecretary) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 6, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,422,793
Expenses
$1,489,409
Net Income
-$66,616
Net Assets
$15,686,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $134,507
9.5%
Dividends $507,797
35.7%
Sales of Assets $780,489
54.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,317,450
88.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,686,124
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,686,124
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice Pressecretary) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$922,554
Expenses
$1,458,770
Net Income
-$536,216
Net Assets
$15,752,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $51,996
5.6%
Interest Revenue $166,222
18.0%
Dividends $479,669
52.0%
Sales of Assets $224,667
24.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,300,877
89.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,752,740
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,752,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice Pressecretary) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$974,060
Expenses
$1,508,151
Net Income
-$534,091
Net Assets
$16,288,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $56,388
5.8%
Interest Revenue $175,665
18.0%
Dividends $429,025
44.0%
Sales of Assets $312,982
32.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,351,103
89.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,288,956
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,288,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice Pressecretary) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$666,788
Expenses
$1,334,064
Net Income
-$667,276
Net Assets
$16,823,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $53,996
8.1%
Interest Revenue $257,101
38.6%
Dividends $390,582
58.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,183,454
88.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,823,047
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $16,823,046
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice Pressecretary) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$805,488
Expenses
$1,139,664
Net Income
-$334,176
Net Assets
$17,490,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $56,400
7.0%
Interest Revenue $280,640
34.8%
Dividends $359,514
44.6%
Sales of Assets $107,672
13.4%
Other Income $1,262
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,026,699
90.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,490,323
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $17,490,322
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brenda K Cline (Presidenttreasurer) $0 $0
Laura C Berry (Vice President) $0 $0
Adam K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
Martha W Eller (Secretary) $0 $0
Luke K Cline (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 3, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$927,394
Expenses
$1,139,402
Net Income
-$212,008
Net Assets
$18,812,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $63,944
6.9%
Interest Revenue $415,986
44.9%
Dividends $278,648
30.0%
Sales of Assets $168,367
18.2%
Other Income $449
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,044,541
91.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,812,134
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,812,134

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,210,152
Expenses
$1,052,040
Net Income
$1,158,112
Net Assets
$19,024,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $508,879
23.0%
Interest Revenue $399,442
18.1%
Dividends $247,343
11.2%
Sales of Assets $1,054,410
47.7%
Other Income $78
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $944,896
89.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,024,142
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,024,142

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,165,976
Expenses
$861,726
Net Income
$1,304,250
Net Assets
$17,866,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $548,255
25.3%
Interest Revenue $14
0.0%
Dividends $624,693
28.8%
Sales of Assets $993,014
45.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $774,807
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,866,056
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $17,866,056

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,516,514
Expenses
$857,722
Net Income
$1,658,792
Net Assets
$16,560,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $786,025
31.2%
Interest Revenue $136
0.0%
Dividends $617,706
24.5%
Sales of Assets $1,095,926
43.5%
Other Income $16,721
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $784,987
91.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,560,807
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,560,807

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$546,704
Expenses
$762,021
Net Income
-$215,317
Net Assets
$14,905,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $23
0.0%
Dividends $593,425
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $649,994
85.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,905,774
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,905,774

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,577,680
Expenses
$607,246
Net Income
$2,970,434
Net Assets
$15,082,543
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $59
0.0%
Dividends $532,167
14.9%
Sales of Assets $3,045,454
85.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $555,201
91.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,082,543
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,082,543

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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