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The King Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Oak Brook, Illinois · EIN 363991717

The King Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $1.5 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.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$2.9 million
2023$00$3.6 million
2024$1.8 million2$1.8 million

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The King Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio2$2.0 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Denison University
Granville, OH
General operations$1.5 million
Denison University
Granville, OH
General operations$492,177

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The King Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The King Family Foundation give?

$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.

Who runs The King Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert E King (Director), Emily H King (President), Lizzie King Alden (Director) and Robert E King Jr (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The King Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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