Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.6 million in 217 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$6.6 million
- Number of grants217
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
98% of its 2024 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 | $6.1 million | 220 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.6 million | 217 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Stephen & Tabitha King 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 Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 212 | $6.5 million |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Food Pantry | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $800,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $500,000 |
| Preble Street | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial Public Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Mabel Wadsworth Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Penobscot Theatre Company | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Acton Fire-Rescue | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| ACLU of Maine | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Alna Volunteer Fire Department | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Corinth Fire Department | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Levant Fire Department | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Lewiston Regional Technical Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Our Town Leeds | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Porter Memorial Library Association | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Stratford Crier | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Town of Blue Hill | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Town of Patten | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| United Way of Maine | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| University of Maine Augusta | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| West Paris Fire Department | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Home | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Maine State Music Theatre | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Underwood Memorial Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Atkins Memorial Library Association | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Calais Elementary School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| East Grand Health Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Fish River Rural Health | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Forest Society of Maine | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Franklin Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Gardiner Library Association | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Knox Clinic | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen King
- Tabitha King
- Alyssa Forslund
Questions people ask
Does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2024, across 217 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen King (President), Tabitha King (Secretary) and Alyssa Forslund (Treasurer).
What does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and food and hunger.