Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.7 million the year before.
21% 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 | $7.7 million | 68 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 30 | $0 |
How to apply
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation 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 Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 5 | $220,000 |
| California | 2 | $115,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $85,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $70,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $350,000 |
| Film Forum | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Breakthough Collaborative | An unrestricted grand to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Lifecamp Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| New York Public Radio | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Union College | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Wnet | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Spelman College | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $85,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Global Warming Mitigation Project | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| Union College | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| The Players Foundation for Theatre Education | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Boffo | An unrestricted grand to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Whyy Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Key West Film Festival Corporation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Chloe Temtchine Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Crabtree Neck Land Trust | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Music Across the Pond | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Scandinavian Seminar | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Clarence Dillion Public Library | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Shaggy Dog Rescue | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Center for Election Innovation & Research | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Children's Theatre | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Billy Moran Scholarship Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene V Kokot
- M Graham Coleman
- Deborah Sole
- Eric Rosenthal
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene V Kokot (President and Chair), M Graham Coleman (Vice President), Deborah Sole (Secretary) and Eric Rosenthal (Treasurer).
What does Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.