5KINGS Org
5KINGS Org is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Forsyth, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $53K.
5KINGS Org at a glance
In short: 5KINGS Org gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,563
- +64.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,350
- Total assets
- $22,601
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 5KINGS Org funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 217 Whiffle Ball Classic ($11K). Together the top 6 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 5KINGS Org gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 217 Whiffle Ball Classic Decatur, IL | Charit Contrib-Purpose Stated of Org | $10,600 |
| Child 1ST Center Decatur, IL | Charit Contrib-Purpose Stated of Org | $10,600 |
| Crime Stoppers Decatur, IL | Charit-Contrib Purpose Stated of Org | $10,600 |
| Paw Print Ministries Decatur, IL | Charit Contrib-Purpose Stated of Org | $7,600 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Decatur, IL | Charit Contrib-Purpose Stated of Org | $7,100 |
| Humane Society Decatur, IL | Charit-Contrib Purpose Stated of Org | $3,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,601 | $65,355 | $69,909 | $52,500 | 8 | $52,500 | $1,225 |
| 2023 | $27,155 | $58,927 | $45,918 | $32,019 | 8 | $32,019 | $1,017 |
| 2022 | $14,146 | $53,910 | $46,239 | $31,153 | 7 | $31,153 | $508 |
| 2021 | $6,475 | $63,807 | $63,827 | $51,147 | 12 | $51,147 | $319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 5KINGS Org reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
5KINGS Org is led by Jeffrey Ludwick, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Ludwick
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ashby
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Minder
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 5KINGS Org
How much does 5KINGS Org give each year?
5KINGS Org gave $53K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 8 grants.
What is 5KINGS Org's typical grant size?
5KINGS Org's median grant in 2024 was $7,350, and its average grant was $6,563, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 5KINGS Org give grants?
5KINGS Org gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (6 grants).
Does 5KINGS Org give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on 5KINGS Org's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charit Contrib-Purpose Stated of Org" (6 grants).
Who are 5KINGS Org's largest grantees?
5KINGS Org's largest 2024 grantees include 217 Whiffle Ball Classic ($10,600), Child 1ST Center ($10,600) and Crime Stoppers ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 5KINGS Org?
5KINGS Org reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is 5KINGS Org?
5KINGS Org is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Forsyth, IL. It holds $23K in total assets as of 2024.
What is 5KINGS Org's EIN?
5KINGS Org's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2449091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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