King Family Foundation

SAN ANTONIO, TX EIN: 20-8636039 Website

The King Family Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Established in December 2007, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting education, religion, and human services across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

+13.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

-71.0% YoY

Grant Count

-7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-68.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, King Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in three primary areas:

Education — including higher education, legal education, and youth education programs
Religion — faith-based organizations and religious institutions
Human Services — including food security, blood donation programs, and support for vulnerable populations

Grantmaking

The foundation awards grants for program support, capital projects, nonprofit capacity building, and program-related investments.

Grant Range

s & Amounts:**

Average Grant

approximately $52,000

Grant Types

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in:

Primary states: Texas, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina
Major cities: New York, Chicago, Dallas
Smaller communities: Boerne, Cashiers, and other communities across its service area

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.1M (84%)

Colorado $125K (9%)

Illinois $38K (3%)

North Carolina $27K (2%)

Maryland $17K (1%)

New York $2K (0%)

Alabama $2K (0%)

Massachusetts $500 (0%)

+3 more states

States

Alabama Colorado Illinois Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas

Cities

AngeltonAnnapolisAsgevilleAustinBirminghamBoerneBooneBostonBrookshireCashiersCharlotteChicagoColorado SpringsDallasDavidsonvilleDoylestownGiddingsHoustonIngramIrving

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $3.7 million
Annual Revenue: $1,027,679
Annual Expenses: $201,253
Net Income: $826,426
Total Liabilities: $0

Expense Ratio: 53.5%

Giving Rate: 14.8%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,695,688	$3,244,724	$3,020,168
Revenue	$1,027,679	$962,673	$887,075
Expenses	$201,253	$514,800	$340,237
Qualifying Distributions	$134,650	$464,500	$263,783
Net Investment Income	$473,871	$531,739	$320,240
Distributable Amount	$242,265	$193,109	$203,504

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

127 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Anthony DePadua Catholic Church ($65,000), San Antonio Food Bank ($12,500), University of Houston ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
McNay Art Museum San Antonio, TX	To assist the museum in keeping its displays, including the magnificent grounds and topiary statues, well maintained.	$1,000
St Anthony DePadua Catholic Church San Antonio, TX	To aid the organization in furthering Christian fellowship and increasing its outreach capabilities.	$65,000
San Antonio Botancial Garden San Antonio, TX	To support the delivery of an array of educational and cultural experiences centered around the living world of plants.	$500
SAMMinistries San Antonio, TX	To support the assistance of the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services.	$150
St Andrews United Methodist Church San Antonio, TX	To foster deep relationships with Christ and unleash the Kingdom potential that lives in the local community.	$1,000
San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX	To support the San Antonio Food Bank in providing food to those in need, currently serving 100,000 individuals each week.	$12,500
Alamo Heights School Foundation San Antonio, TX	To support the mission of enhancing academic excellence for every student with focus on funding teachers and staff.	$1,000
Boys Girls Club of the Plateau Cashiers, NC	To support and fund the organization's mission to provide a safe and fund afterschool environment to help the children of the community grow.	$2,500
University of Houston Houston, TX	To support this institution of higher learning that offers education opportunities in numerous fields including medicine, law, architecture, and engineering.	$10,000
Hope for the Future San Antonio, TX	To support academic and spiritual benefits of a Catholic School education in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by three directors, all serving without compensation:

Gregory C King — Director
Leigh Ann King — Director
Gregory C King Jr — Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gregory C King	Director	1	—
Leigh Ann King	Director	1	—
Gregory C King Jr	Director	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made grants supporting:

Higher education access and scholarships for Arkansas students

King Gift Expands Access to Higher Education for Arkansas Students

Youth transition programs from foster care into higher education

King Gift Expands Access to Higher Education for Arkansas Students

Food security initiatives through the San Antonio Food Bank

Educational programs serving underserved youth populations

Legal education and research at university institutions

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does King Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in three primary areas: • **Education** — including higher education, legal education, and youth education programs • **Religion** — faith-based organizations and religious institutions • **Human Services** — including food security, blood donation programs, and support for vulnerable populations

How do I apply for a grant from King Family Foundation?

**Grant Ranges & Amounts:** • Typical grant range: $100 to $135,000 • Average grant size: approximately $52,000 • Median grant amount: $1,000 • Recent annual giving: $465,000 (2024) **Grant Types:** The foundation awards grants for program support, capital projects, nonprofit capacity building, and program-related investments. **Application Process:** Grants are awarded through an online portal. The foundation indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants rece…

Where does King Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in: • **Primary states:** Texas, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina • **Major cities:** New York, Chicago, Dallas • **Smaller communities:** Boerne, Cashiers, and other communities across its service area

What size grants does King Family Foundation award?

In 2024, King Family Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is King Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, King Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.