King Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
King Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$787,465
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $23,795 | 10 | $662,134 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 11 | $716,150 |
| 2025 | $22,000 | 10 | $787,465 |
How to apply
| Contact | King Scholarship Fund 1st Presbyterian Church 112 S St, Auburn, NY 13021 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 252-3861 |
| What to submit | Request application from king scholarship committee at the 1st presbyterian church |
| Deadlines | On or about may 28th |
| Restrictions | Scholarship applicants must be residents of cayuga county, ny. |
What King Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $17,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Le Moyne College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Nazareth University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Clarkson University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Houghton College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University at Buffalo | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Alfred University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Central College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does King Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: On or about may 28th.
How much does King Scholarship Fund give?
$22,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs King Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does King Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.