Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc
A civic and educational Foundation for the enhancement of neighborhoods in the community of East St. Louis, Il. The Foundation is a volunteer nonprofit organization committed to improving key elements of the city such a parks, gardens and buildings. The education committee's function is to provide annual scholarship awards to high school seniors and new coat awards to elementary and middle schools. Projects and activities are designed to encourage youths to a higher level of excellent. Each year the committee award new coats and scholarships to three districts in the Metro-East area. School district 189, East St. Louis, School district 188 Love Joy and School District 187, Cahokia. A festival is done once a year providing free mechanic rides, inflatables and entertainment for all that attend. In 2025 more than 4,000 children and adults attended the event.
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,800
- -32.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,800
- Median grant
- $5,800
- Total assets
- $684,136
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was School Districts 187 188 and 189 ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $9K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School Districts 187 188 and 189 East Saint Louis, IL | (1)Scholarship Awards granted to: East St. Louis Senior High Ma'liyah Kerney $800, (2) Jeremia Williams $800,(3) Isaish Riley $800, (4) Zoin Brownlee $800. For Cahokia High School, (5) Caleb Mosley $1000, (6) London Dent $800. For Brooklyn/LoveJoy School, (7) Jamyra Williams $800. | $5,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $684,136 | $63,310 | $48,273 | $5,800 | 1 | $20,245 |
| 2025 | $670,615 | $284,675 | $91,436 | $8,612 | Total only | $26,544 |
| 2024 | $475,371 | $38,934 | $24,298 | $2,700 | Total only | $21,520 |
| 2023 | $460,735 | $102,954 | $27,692 | — | — | $6,072 |
| 2022 | $385,473 | $34,001 | $18,194 | — | — | $4,883 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in East Saint Louis, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc is led by Mia M King, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 31 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mia M King
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl E Officer
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Curtis Billops
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Officer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard King
Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard McCondichie
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernice Sanders
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Martin
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda King
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
ChieStine Lawrence
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Lawrence
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W King
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delores Blackmon
Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edna Farmer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernestine Lawrence
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason M Hudson
Attorney Advisor
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome F King
Executive Administrative Secretary
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Frazier Phillips
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry King
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
LaTia Harrison
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lawson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Percy McKinney
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Jacobs
Member
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Martin
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Harris
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virgia Watkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Sanders
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willa K Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Candace Howell (2025) — Member
- Former: Jennifer Jordan (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rhonnie Hemphill (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ingrid Mosley (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc
How much does Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc give each year?
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $9K in grants paid.
How large is Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc?
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc reported $684K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What is Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc?
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in East Saint Louis, IL. It holds $684K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc operate?
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc's EIN?
Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2447831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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