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King Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Lake City, South Carolina · EIN 462343119

King Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake City, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,950 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $117,000 the year before.

64% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$413,10016$2.5 million
2024$117,00013$2.7 million
2025$66,95011$4.4 million

How to apply

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What King Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
South Carolina9$51,000
California1$10,950
Colorado1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethel United Methodist Church
Columbia, SC
Contributions to general fund or building fund$15,000
House of Hope
Florence, SC
Christ-centered community providing hope by serving the needs of homeless.$12,500
Vision Circle
San Diego, CA
To expand education and prevention of blindness programs throughout americas and beyond$10,950
Holy Ghost Deliverance Temple Inc
Lake City, SC
Religious organization$10,000
Central United Methodist Church
Florence, SC
Contributions to general fund or building fund$5,000
Prayer in Jesus Name Project
Colorado Springs, CO
Defending religious freedom$5,000
Market Life Ministries
Darlington, SC
Leads bible studies throughout sc$4,000
Florence County Gamecock Club
Florence, SC
Supports usc and charitable events in pee dee area$2,000
Grant Bennett Foundation
Columbia, SC
Provide educational and recreational opportunities for junior golf programs$1,000
Palmetto Partnership
Florence, SC
Improve the quality of life for the disabled and their families$1,000
Indian Waters Council (Boy Scouts)
Florence, SC
To help youth develop values and acquire competencies to become responsible citizens and capable leaders$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does King Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does King Family Foundation Inc give?

$66,950 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs King Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Heyward L King Jr (President / Treasurer), William F King (Vice-President) and Frances King Cantey (Secretary).

What does King Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, disability and education.

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