Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
65% 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 | $631,000 | 13 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 20 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 20 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation 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 Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $1.6 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago | General fund | $400,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General fund | $400,000 |
| Central Catholic Highschool | General fund | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General fund | $150,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General fund | $100,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General fund | $59,000 |
| Opportunity International | General fund | $50,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Firehouse | General fund | $35,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General fund | $25,000 |
| Arc of Hope | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General fund | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Academy at St Jo an of | General fund | $20,000 |
| U-Go | General fund | $16,000 |
| The Urban Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ignation Volunteer Corp | General fund | $5,000 |
| Prairielands Council Bsa | General fund | $5,000 |
| Invest for Kids | General fund | $5,000 |
| Care for Friends | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen V King
- Carroll C King
- John C King
- Colleen F King
- Briggs T King
- William C King
Questions people ask
Does Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen V King (President), Carroll C King (Vice President), John C King (Director) and Colleen F King (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.