King Ranch Family Trust
King Ranch Family Trust is a private foundation based in Kingsville, Texas, established in 1946. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable initiatives within its service region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$545K
-5.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds 501(c)(3) organizations that provide:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Support and care of needy persons
The foundation emphasizes projects that address specific community challenges and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
Grantmaking
Grant requests are accepted year-round with an April 1 deadline. Applicants should address the following in their submissions:
Average Grant
amount varies by year
Review Cycle
. Applicants should address the following in their submissions:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects in Kingsville and the counties where King Ranch's home ranches operate:
- Brooks County
- Jim Wells County
- Kenedy County
- Kleberg County
- Willacy County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,568,710
- Total Revenue: $1,310,763
- Total Expenses: $643,563
- Total Giving: $544,690
- Net Income: $667,200
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Contributions Received: $94,375
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,568,710 | $6,901,510 | $7,087,622 |
| Revenue | $1,310,763 | $473,612 | $271,065 |
| Expenses | $643,563 | $659,724 | $668,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $558,363 | $586,095 | $585,591 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,131,955 | $167,809 | $112,859 |
| Distributable Amount | $598,193 | $534,690 | $546,232 |
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
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD M KLEBERG III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard M Kleberg IV | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dorothy Matz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Catharine Coble Jorgensen | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management received a gift to the TAMUK Foundation from King Ranch Family Trust, supporting the institute's operations and mission.
King Ranch\xAE Institute Benefits from Gift to TAMUK Foundation - King Ranch\The Institute for Rural Mental Health Initiatives received grant funding to support training of first contact personnel, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to healthcare and workforce development in rural areas.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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