King Ranch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
King Ranch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Box Elder, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$674,378
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 15 | $572,196 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 14 | $624,485 |
| 2025 | $31,000 | 15 | $674,378 |
How to apply
King Ranch 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.
What King Ranch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $17,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young America's Foundation | General charitable | $6,000 |
| Fisher House Wisconsin | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Just One More Ministry | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Lions Foundation | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts - Bay Lakes | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Chippewa Valley | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Gateway Area | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Glacier's Edge | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Potawatomi Area | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Samoset | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Three Harbors | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Willow Springs Lions Club | General charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J King
- Sandra C King
- Todd Wilbanks
- Brady Larson
- Gail Catalano
Questions people ask
Does King Ranch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does King Ranch Foundation Inc give?
$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs King Ranch Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas J King (Pres & Treas), Sandra C King (VP & Secr), Todd Wilbanks (Director) and Brady Larson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does King Ranch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.