King Family Foundation
The King Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It made 24 grants totaling $134,650 in 2024, supporting organizations in Texas and North Carolina, including religious, educational, human-services, arts, and conservation organizations.
King Family Foundation at a glance
In short: King Family Foundation gave $135K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,650
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,610
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $3,695,688
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to King Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applicants should submit a letter describing the charitable purpose, the worthiness of support, and substantiation of tax-exempt status. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: King Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1826 North Loop 1604 West Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78248
Phone: (210) 494-6777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who King Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Anthony DePadua Catholic Church ($65K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 127 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 17% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is King Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2024) to $465K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| The Community Fndtn of Western NC Asgeville, NC | To help inspire philanthropy and mobilize resources to enrich lives and communities throughout the region. | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Samaritans Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, it has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing Gods love through His Son, Jesus Christ. | $10,000 |
| John Paul II Nursing Home Kenedy, TX | To provide compassionate, faith-based care that promotes dignity, comfort, and well-being for every resident in a warm, family-oriented environment. | $5,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry San Antonio, TX | To share the love of Christ by providing immediate assistance and encouragement to people in crisis. | $2,500 |
| First Baptist Church Giddings, TX | To build a family of Christ-followers loving Jesus passionately, growing together relationally, serving one another, and reaching the broken relentlessly. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,695,688 | $1,027,679 | $201,253 | $134,650 | 24 | $134,650 | $473,871 | $242,265 |
| 2023 | $3,244,724 | $962,673 | $514,800 | $464,500 | 26 | $464,500 | $531,739 | $193,109 |
| 2022 | $3,020,168 | $887,075 | $340,237 | $263,783 | 32 | $263,783 | $320,240 | $203,504 |
| 2021 | $4,750,956 | $1,604,082 | $322,147 | $244,899 | 24 | $244,899 | $871,480 | $281,542 |
| 2020 | $3,974,608 | $1,450,548 | $293,593 | $233,285 | 21 | — | $770,524 | $216,897 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the San Antonio Food Bank describes its mission as fighting hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. St. Mary’s University says it fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. The McNay Art Museum describes its mission as engaging a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $134,650. Grants ranged from $150 to $65,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Its largest award was $65,000 to St Anthony DePadua Catholic Church in San Antonio, to aid Christian fellowship and outreach. Other notable grants included $12,500 to the San Antonio Food Bank, $10,000 each to the University of Houston, The Community Foundation of Western NC, and Samaritan’s Purse, and $5,000 to John Paul II Nursing Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory C King, Leigh Ann King, and Gregory C King Jr as directors.
King Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory C King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory C King Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Ann King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
How much does King Family Foundation give each year?
King Family Foundation gave $135K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $465K across 26 grants.
What is King Family Foundation's typical grant size?
King Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $5,610, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from King Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does King Family Foundation give grants?
King Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (14 grants) and Cashiers, NC (2 grants).
Does King Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on King Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are King Family Foundation's largest grantees?
King Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Anthony DePadua Catholic Church ($65,000), San Antonio Food Bank ($12,500) and University of Houston ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is King Family Foundation?
King Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the San Antonio Food Bank describes its mission as fighting hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from King Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applicants should submit a letter describing the charitable purpose, the worthiness of support, and substantiation of tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is King Family Foundation's EIN?
King Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8636039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). King Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/king-family-foundation-morg_874c978c6add405885a1925fc715c2d0
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