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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23K
-16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$53K
+64.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+64.0% YoY
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.
About 5kings Org
Based on IRS filings
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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,601 | $27,155 | $14,146 |
| Revenue | $65,355 | $58,927 | $53,910 |
| Expenses | $69,909 | $45,918 | $46,239 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $52,500 | $32,019 | $31,153 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,225 | $1,017 | $508 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 217 Whiffle Ball Classic ($10,600), Child 1st Center ($10,600), Crime Stoppers ($10,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 217 WHIFFLE BALL CLASSIC DECATUR, IL | CHARIT CONTRIB-PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $10,600 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS DECATUR, IL | CHARIT CONTRIB-PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $7,100 |
| CHILD 1ST CENTER DECATUR, IL | CHARIT CONTRIB-PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $10,600 |
| PAW PRINT MINISTRIES DECATUR, IL | CHARIT CONTRIB-PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $7,600 |
| CRIME STOPPERS DECATUR, IL | CHARIT-CONTRIB PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $10,600 |
| TREVER PATE BOODY, IL | GRANT PAID-MEDICAL BILLS | $1,000 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY DECATUR, IL | CHARIT-CONTRIB PURPOSE STATED OF ORG | $3,000 |
| MCKAYLA WALSTON DECATUR, IL | GRANT PAID-MEDICAL BILLS | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY LUDWICK | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JAMES ASHBY | VICE-PRES | 5 | — |
| MATT MINDER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| CRAIG WILSON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is 5kings Org?
As of 2024, 5kings Org holds $23K in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $53K in 2024.
Where does 5kings Org operate?
5kings Org has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does 5kings Org award?
In 2024, 5kings Org awarded 8 grants totaling $53K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is 5kings Org required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, 5kings Org reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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