Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King
The Lloyd J. & Eleanor R. King Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its stated mission is to recognize and support charitable organizations that have excelled in serving community needs.
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King at a glance
In short: Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King gave $504K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Colorado. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $504,000
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,957
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $8,089,853
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (88% 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 Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26 W Dry Creek Circle 450, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 795-2066
Website: https://king-found.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($40K). Together the top 10 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 232 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Colorado, which received 88% of the total. Other recipient-state shares were Virginia, 3%; New York, 2%; Illinois, 2%; and Missouri, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 46 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $454K (2020) to $504K (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Denver, CO | General Support | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Lakewood, CO | General Support | $35,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Denver, CO | General Support | $32,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS Denver, CO | General Support | $32,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mou Denver, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Denver, CO | General Support | $28,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio Centennial, CO | General Support | $23,000 |
| Salvation Army Denver, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $16,000 |
| Central City Opera Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,089,853 | $1,218,282 | $915,621 | $504,000 | 46 | $765,267 | $1,070,829 | $530,928 |
| 2023 | $7,786,680 | $341,669 | $903,716 | $500,000 | 47 | $762,622 | $208,710 | $491,855 |
| 2022 | $8,352,754 | $713,376 | $913,522 | $503,600 | 46 | $769,430 | $581,588 | $507,863 |
| 2021 | $8,601,672 | $1,975,749 | $861,124 | $461,000 | 45 | $712,987 | $884,284 | $527,332 |
| 2020 | $7,439,313 | $521,408 | $817,650 | $453,500 | 48 | — | $398,516 | $460,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King reported a distributable amount of $531K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to recognize and support charitable organizations that have excelled in serving the needs of the community. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, homelessness services, performing arts, public media, animal welfare, and conservation.
Among its grantees, Food Bank of the Rockies says its mission is to nourish people facing food insecurity. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless describes its work as preventing homelessness and creating lasting solutions for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Colorado Symphony Fund says its primary purpose is to support the Colorado Symphony Association’s performances. The Nature Conservancy states that its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Central City Opera describes its work as enriching lives and communities through performances and preservation of historic properties. Sewall Child Development Center says it provides inclusive and joyful learning environments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $504,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $6,500. The largest grants included $40,000 to the American Red Cross, $35,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies, $32,000 each to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Rocky Mountain PBS, and $30,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. These grants were listed for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $28,000 to the Colorado Symphony, $23,000 to Colorado Public Radio, $20,000 to the Salvation Army, $16,000 to The Nature Conservancy, and $15,000 each to Central City Opera, Dumb Friends League of Denver, and History Colorado.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L. Eckelberry as President & CEO, David H. Ezra as Treasurer, Joyce Stockley as Secretary, and Carol Walters as Director. The foundation’s website identifies Carol Walters as Executive Secretary, responsible for day-to-day operations and administrative matters and assisting with compliance.
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King is led by Robert L Eckelberry, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L Eckelberry
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Carol Walters
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $80K (2024)
David H Ezra
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Joyce Stockley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Robert L Eckelberry (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King
How much does Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King give each year?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King gave $504K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 47 grants.
What is Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's typical grant size?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $10,957, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King give grants?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King gives mostly in Colorado: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (24 grants), Centennial, CO (3 grants), Aurora, CO (2 grants) and Englewood, CO (2 grants).
Does Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's largest grantees?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($40,000), Food Bank of the Rockies ($35,000) and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $765K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $531K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King fund?
The foundation’s mission is to recognize and support charitable organizations that have excelled in serving the needs of the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King?
The foundation states that it 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 Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's EIN?
Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3000472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lloyd J King and Eleanor R King 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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