Judy and Tony King Foundation
The Judy and Tony King Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its recent grants support organizations in areas including arts and culture, history, conservation, education, health, and community services.
Judy and Tony King Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy and Tony King Foundation gave $177K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $176,500
- +7.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,023
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,735,722
- +100.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Judy and Tony King Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 695-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judy and Tony King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Worcester Art Museum ($30K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, reported grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (88%), with shares also going to Maine (7%), Arizona (3%), and Kansas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Judy and Tony King Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2024) to $177K (2026). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA | Support | $30,000 |
| Ecotarium Worcester, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| Mechanics Hall Worcester, MA | Support | $20,000 |
| Mass Audubon Lincoln, MA | Support | $16,000 |
| Bancroft School Worcester, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Umass Memorial Foundation Shrewsbury, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Massachusetts Worcester, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Worcester Historical Museum Worcester, MA | Support | $10,000 |
| Altar Valley Conservation Trust Tuscon, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Laudholm Trust Wells, ME | Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,735,722 | $2,126,337 | $250,038 | $176,500 | 22 | $176,500 | $64,083 | $162,482 |
| 2025 | $1,859,423 | $158,924 | $219,777 | $165,000 | 21 | $165,000 | $126,990 | $141,789 |
| 2024 | $1,920,276 | $199,858 | $195,781 | $79,000 | 12 | $79,000 | $84,669 | $141,142 |
| 2023 | $1,921,670 | $190,605 | $239,750 | $100,790 | 17 | $100,790 | $43,783 | $151,299 |
| 2022 | $1,986,694 | $105,743 | $234,171 | $99,500 | 16 | $99,500 | — | $153,737 |
| 2021 | $2,135,315 | $241,493 | $208,453 | $123,250 | 20 | — | $159,102 | $144,153 |
| 2020 | $2,130,250 | $112,874 | $220,107 | $119,500 | 19 | — | $41,303 | $137,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy and Tony King Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for cultural institutions, environmental organizations, a school, a health foundation, and community-service organizations. For example, the Worcester Art Museum describes its mission as connecting people, communities, and cultures through art; Laudholm Trust describes its work as advancing coastal research, education, and stewardship; and United Way of Central Massachusetts says it connects people and resources to improve the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $176,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2025, it reported 21 grants totaling $165,000; in 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $79,000.
Among its largest reported grants in 2026 were $30,000 to Worcester Art Museum, $25,000 to EcoTarium, $20,000 to Mechanics Hall, and $16,000 to Mass Audubon. Other grants of $10,000 each went to Bancroft School, UMass Memorial Foundation, United Way of Central Massachusetts, and Worcester Historical Museum. In 2025, reported recipients included Worcester Art Museum ($25,000), Mechanics Hall Corporation ($15,000), Worcester Historical Museum ($12,000), and United Way of Central Massachusetts ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Judith S King, Jennifer Paradee, and Bruce E King as trustees.
Judy and Tony King Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jennifer Paradee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith S. King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce E. King
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Judy and Tony King Foundation
How much does Judy and Tony King Foundation give each year?
Judy and Tony King Foundation gave $177K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $165K across 21 grants.
What is Judy and Tony King Foundation's typical grant size?
Judy and Tony King Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,023, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judy and Tony King Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Judy and Tony King Foundation give grants?
Judy and Tony King Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (9 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Judy and Tony King Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Judy and Tony King Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (22 grants).
Who are Judy and Tony King Foundation's largest grantees?
Judy and Tony King Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Worcester Art Museum ($30,000), Ecotarium ($25,000) and Mechanics Hall ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Judy and Tony King Foundation?
Judy and Tony King Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Judy and Tony King Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for cultural institutions, environmental organizations, a school, a health foundation, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judy and Tony King Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Judy and Tony King Foundation's EIN?
Judy and Tony King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2505794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Judy and Tony King Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
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