Peter J King Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter J King Family Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $1.3 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$6.2 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$18,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$97.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 23 | $91.2 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 24 | $97.2 million |
How to apply
Peter J 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peter J King Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $6.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy | General purpose | $1.3 million |
| Every Meal | General purpose | $1.2 million |
| YMCA of the North | General purpose | $1.1 million |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities | General purpose | $640,000 |
| Belwin Conservancy | General purpose | $535,490 |
| Project Success | General purpose | $520,000 |
| Shoulder to Shoulder | General purpose | $350,000 |
| General Assistance Inc | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Global Volunteers | General purpose | $103,000 |
| Constellation Fund | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cretin Durham Hall High School | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Riverworks Community Development | General purpose | $17,000 |
| Christian Cross Ministries | General purpose | $12,500 |
| St Paul Area Synod | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Youthlink | General purpose | $6,000 |
| 180 Degress Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The River Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mobile Hope | General purpose | $4,500 |
| St Teresa Orphans Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Neighbors Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Northeast Youth and Family Service | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Rockford Area Breakfast Club | General purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell S King
- Stephen D Higgins
- James C Teal
- James A Weichert
- Eric L Fotsch
Questions people ask
Does Peter J King Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter J King Family Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.
Who runs Peter J King Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell S King (President), Stephen D Higgins (Secretary), James C Teal (Director) and James A Weichert (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Peter J King Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.