King Ranch Family Trust
Accepts applications
King Ranch Family Trust is a private foundation in Kingsville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $613,200 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $89,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$613,200
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$89,500
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $544,690 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $576,232 | 23 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $544,690 | 24 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $613,200 | 23 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | King Ranch Family Trust P O Box 1418, Kingsville, TX 78364-1418 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 595-4211 |
| What to submit | A grant request from an organization should be submitted in the following manner:1. The request for the grant should be prepared on the organization's letterhead and signed by a member of the board of directors or an officer of the organization.2. The request should contain the following information: i. Specific information related to the desired use of the grant ii. A list of current Board of Directors iii. A copy of the organization's exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service, and iv. A copy of the organization's most recent financial statements, and a budget for the grant. |
| Deadlines | May 1st |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally limited to those organizations that provide services for the advancement of religious worship and the education, health, support and care of needy residents in Kleberg, Kenedy, Brooks, Jim Wells or Willacy Counties.King Ranch Family Trust does not approve funding for the following:-Individuals seeking funding for personal, business or other use-Start-up costs for nonprofits, business, groups or individuals-Debt reduction-Pass-through entities-Projects outside of Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg and Willacy counties.-Brick & mortar projects |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What King Ranch Family Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $613,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | funds would be used to assist with the cost of HUMS equipment, as well as supporting the annual equipment licensing fees | $89,500 |
| Women's Men's Health Services of So | Operations | $65,000 |
| Family Counseling Services | FBO Operations of Kingsville Office | $45,000 |
| South TX Family Planning Health Cor | funds would be used for equipment, supplies, STD medication , birth control & pregnancy tests | $43,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kingsville | funds would be used to support The Boys & Girls Club of Kingsville programs consisting of Project Learn, Power Hour & Edmentum (software)Operations | $30,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Cntr of the Coa | Operations | $30,000 |
| Cenikor | funds would be used for substance abuse and behavioral health services for residents in the counties King Ranch operates | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Public Library | funds would be used to assist with the expanding the educational programs and projects in the library | $25,450 |
| Boy Scouts of America-South TX Coun | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Purple Door | Operations | $25,000 |
| Foster Angels of South Texas | Operations | $25,000 |
| Kleberg County Adult Literacy | Operations | $20,000 |
| Individual | Challenge Program | $20,000 |
| Weavers of Love | Operations | $19,200 |
| Frederick Douglass Youth Center | funds would be used to fund salaries for the After-School Tutoring/Mentoring Program | $17,550 |
| Kingsville Symphony Orchestra | funds would be used to support the November 2025 King Ranch Celebration Concert held at Texas A&M University Kingsville | $15,000 |
| Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation | funds used to support HIV prevention services in the Kingsville Clinic | $15,000 |
| New Life Refuge Ministries | "Stop the Traffic" education project. | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Montessori School | funds used to provide updated and safe playground equipment for ages 3-5. | $8,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | provide camp experiences for children with disabilities and medical conditions who reside in the counties where King Ranch operates | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Operating/Support families from the five counties served by the Trust | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Kleberg IV
- Dorothy Matz
- Catharine Coble Jorgensen
Questions people ask
Does King Ranch Family Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st.
How much does King Ranch Family Trust give?
$613,200 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs King Ranch Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Kleberg IV (Trustee), Dorothy Matz (Trustee) and Catharine Coble Jorgensen (Trustee).
What does King Ranch Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.