Billie Jean King Foundation
Billie Jean King Foundation's mission is to support the next generation of leaders by providing access to the transformative power of sports, education, and fostering activism for positive and inclusive change.Billie Jean King Foundation's purpose is to continue the lifelong pursuit of its founder billie jean king to level the playing field, by funding access to sports and education, and inspiring activism as a pathway to support the next generation of inclusive leaders.
Billie Jean King Foundation at a glance
In short: Billie Jean King Foundation gave $275K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,556
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,185,205
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Billie Jean King Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Billie Jean King Foundation
Who Billie Jean King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hollywood Historic Trust ($75K). Together the top 9 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 50 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Billie Jean King Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2022) to $533K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Historic Trust Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Long Beach Public Library Foundation Long Beach, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Women's Law Center Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Women's Sports Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Athlete Ally New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,185,205 | $936,642 | $591,052 | $275,000 | 9 | $132,060 |
| 2023 | $3,694,266 | $1,925,970 | $822,402 | $525,000 | 15 | $76,059 |
| 2022 | $2,482,282 | $1,038,342 | $450,087 | $145,000 | 6 | $17,314 |
| 2021 | $2,020,517 | $579,735 | $592,902 | $150,000 | 3 | $1,259 |
| 2020 | $2,027,391 | $799,259 | $867,929 | $532,500 | 17 | $15,875 |
About Billie Jean King Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Billie Jean King Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Randolph, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $132K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Billie Jean King Foundation is led by Therese O'Higgins, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Therese O'Higgins
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billie Jean King
Director, Chair & Founder
Director → Director, Chair & Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilana Kloss
Director & Co-Founder
Director → Director & Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merle Blackman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Coakley
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Billie Jean King Foundation
How much does Billie Jean King Foundation give each year?
Billie Jean King Foundation gave $275K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $525K across 15 grants.
What is Billie Jean King Foundation's typical grant size?
Billie Jean King Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Billie Jean King Foundation give grants?
Billie Jean King Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (31%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Billie Jean King Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Billie Jean King Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Billie Jean King Foundation's largest grantees?
Billie Jean King Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hollywood Historic Trust ($75,000), Long Beach Public Library Foundation ($50,000) and National Women's Law Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Billie Jean King Foundation?
Billie Jean King Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $937K.
What is Billie Jean King Foundation?
Billie Jean King Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Randolph, NJ. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Billie Jean King Foundation's EIN?
Billie Jean King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4755352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Billie Jean King Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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