King Family Foundation Inc
King Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake City, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting religious, community, educational, youth, and other charitable activities.
King Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: King Family Foundation Inc gave $67K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in South Carolina. 55% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $66,950
- -42.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,086
- -32.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,741,976
- +60.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to King Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 H L King Drive, Lake City, SC 29560
Phone: (843) 389-2731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who King Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bethel United Methodist Church ($15K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 16% to California, and 7% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is King Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 79% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2026) to $549K (2021). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel United Methodist Church Columbia, SC | Contributions to General Fund or Building Fund | $15,000 |
| House of Hope Florence, SC | Christ-centered community providing hope by serving the needs of homeless. | $12,500 |
| Vision Circle San Diego, CA | To expand education and prevention of blindness programs throughout americas and beyond | $10,950 |
| Holy Ghost Deliverance Temple Inc Lake City, SC | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church Florence, SC | Contributions to General Fund or Building Fund | $5,000 |
| Prayer in Jesus Name Project Colorado Springs, CO | Defending Religious Freedom | $5,000 |
| Market Life Ministries Darlington, SC | Leads Bible Studies Throughout SC | $4,000 |
| Florence County Gamecock Club Florence, SC | Supports usc and charitable events in pee dee area | $2,000 |
| Grant Bennett Foundation Columbia, SC | Provide educational and recreational opportunities for junior golf programs | $1,000 |
| Palmetto Partnership Florence, SC | Improve the quality of life for the disabled and their families | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,741,976 | $1,355,499 | $82,811 | $66,950 | 11 | $66,950 | $94,978 | $143,476 |
| 2025 | $2,332,295 | $183,519 | $129,838 | $117,000 | 13 | $117,000 | $134,420 | $127,979 |
| 2024 | $2,417,992 | $9,519 | $423,496 | $413,100 | 16 | $413,100 | $52,810 | $124,987 |
| 2023 | $2,818,967 | $277,142 | $327,549 | $317,500 | 12 | $317,500 | $218,884 | $138,329 |
| 2022 | $2,994,704 | $381,015 | $334,638 | $317,000 | 11 | $317,000 | $364,572 | $159,487 |
| 2021 | $2,903,113 | $-22,237 | $553,411 | $549,250 | 7 | — | $57,345 | $150,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, King Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 is provided. The 2026 grants included support for churches and religious organizations, services for people experiencing homelessness, blindness education and prevention, religious freedom, Bible studies, youth development, and opportunities for junior golfers and people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $66,950 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $15,000 to Bethel United Methodist Church for its general or building fund; $12,500 to House of Hope, whose stated purpose is to serve the needs of homeless people through a Christ-centered community; and $10,950 to Vision Circle to expand blindness education and prevention programs.
Other grants included $10,000 to Holy Ghost Deliverance Temple Inc, $5,000 each to Central United Methodist Church and Prayer in Jesus Name Project, and $4,000 to Market Life Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Heyward L King Jr as president and treasurer, William F King as vice-president, and Frances King Cantey as secretary.
King Family Foundation Inc is led by Heyward L. King Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Heyward L. King Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Frances King Cantey
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William F. King
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 King Family Foundation Inc
How much does King Family Foundation Inc give each year?
King Family Foundation Inc gave $67K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $117K across 13 grants.
What is King Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
King Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,086, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from King Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does King Family Foundation Inc give grants?
King Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, SC (5 grants) and Columbia, SC (2 grants).
Does King Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of King Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are King Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
King Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Bethel United Methodist Church ($15,000), House of Hope ($12,500) and Vision Circle ($10,950), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is King Family Foundation Inc?
King Family Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does King Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from King Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is King Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
King Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2343119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does King Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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