King Philanthropies Inc
Preselected recipients only
King Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.3 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $875,000 and the largest $8.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.3 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$875,000
- Largest grant$8.5 million
- Assets$554 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.2 million | 9 | $669 million |
| 2024 | $9.3 million | 4 | $554 million |
How to apply
King Philanthropies Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What King Philanthropies Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.0 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $8.5 million |
| California | 1 | $750,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | $8.5 million |
| Blue Ventures Conservation | Supporting bv's overall work, including deepening bv's work in existing countries, expand the model to new geographies via partners (including bay of bengal), and engaging in international policy dialogues. | $1.0 million |
| Switch Bioworks | Environmental fertilizer for subsistence farmers in africa | $750,000 |
| Friends of the Children | To support national youth mentorship programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E King
- Dorothy J King
- Ulrico Rosales
- Emily Liggett
- John Brandon
- George Edward Diener
- Kimberly Starkey
- Katherine Hayhoe
- Tim Hanstad
- Ross Mason
Questions people ask
Does King Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does King Philanthropies Inc give?
$9.3 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $875,000.
Who runs King Philanthropies Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E King (Trustee (Thru 02/24)), Dorothy J King (Trustee (Thru 02/24)), Ulrico Rosales (Director) and Emily Liggett (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does King Philanthropies Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.