Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,898 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $34,048. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,898
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$34,048
- Assets$323,664
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $131,226 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $61,767 | 17 | $473,670 |
| 2024 | $131,226 | 18 | $385,261 |
| 2025 | $105,898 | 14 | $323,664 |
How to apply
Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust 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.
What Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $48,000 |
| New York | 2 | $39,048 |
| Florida | 4 | $18,850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon R Gugenheim Foundation | To provide funding to advance modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education, and global outreach. | $34,048 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Provide funding to ucla vatche and tamar manoukian division of digestive diseases. | $10,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Provide funding to maintain and improve the estate and botanical gardens of madame ganna walska. | $10,000 |
| Angels at Risk | To provide funding for education, prevention and intervention for teenagers and families dealing with drug alcohol abuse. | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | To provide funding to promote the appreciation of art, music, drama, and literature through programs and exhibitions. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach | To provide funding to support youth development programs, after-school activities, and mentorship opportunities. | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Provide funding to engage artists and audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, collection, education, and publication. | $5,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation | Providing funding to conquer alcohol and drug dependence. | $5,000 |
| The Colleagues | Providing funding to children's institute international. | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | Partnering with local communities, funders, and governments to address climate change, underrepresentation, imbalanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum | To provide support the museum's art exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara South Coast Firefighters | To provide funding to support firefighter training, equipment, and community fire safety initiatives. | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Center | To provide funding to support social services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. | $1,000 |
| Peggy Adams Pet Foundation | To provide funding to support animal rescue, adoption, and humane care initiatives. | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren King
Questions people ask
Does Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust give?
$105,898 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lauren King (Trustee).
What does Lauren and Richard King Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.