JS & JR King Foundation
JS & JR King Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kingsport, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $24.
JS & JR King Foundation at a glance
In short: JS & JR King Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,870
- -54.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,935
- -9.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,935
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who JS & JR King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($6K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How JS & JR King Foundation gives
- Giving grew 156% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 229% of 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $22K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Kingsport, TN | Unrestricted | $5,870 |
| The Northeast State Community College Foundation Blountville, TN | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $24 | $11,534 | $9,870 | 2 | $9,870 | $24 | — |
| 2022 | $11,510 | $26 | $22,263 | $21,700 | 4 | $21,700 | $26 | — |
| 2021 | $33,747 | $200 | $4,650 | $4,050 | 13 | $4,050 | $4 | $1,772 |
| 2020 | $38,298 | $6 | $4,508 | $3,850 | 15 | — | $6 | — |
| 2019 | $42,800 | $59 | $3,338 | $2,700 | 13 | — | $59 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JS & JR King Foundation is led by John R King III, President Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John R King III
President Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer K Ferreira
Secretary Director
Director → Secretary Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Matthew King
Director
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane S King (2019–2021) — Secretary Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 JS & JR King Foundation
How much does JS & JR King Foundation give each year?
JS & JR King Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $22K across 4 grants.
Where does JS & JR King Foundation operate?
JS & JR King Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia.
What is JS & JR King Foundation's EIN?
JS & JR King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1692084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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