M K King Foundation
M K King Foundation is a private foundation based in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. It supports other charitable organizations; its 2026 filing lists 12 grants totaling $133,500.
M K King Foundation at a glance
In short: M K King Foundation gave $134K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $133,500
- -4.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,125
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $70,973
- +32.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (55% 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 M K King Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 King Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344
Phone: (484) 221-2057
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M K King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Donations ($72K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 76 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 10% each to recipients in New York, California, and Texas, and 4% to recipients in Connecticut. The listed grants also included organizations in Kentucky, Nebraska, Georgia, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M K King Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 140% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $139K (2025). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donations Lancaster, PA | Support | $72,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Support | $14,000 |
| Global Christian Relief Santa Ana, CA | Suppport | $14,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | Support | $6,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Paintsville, KY | Support | $6,000 |
| Powered to Move Allen, TX | Support | $4,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Support | $2,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | Support | $2,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $70,973 | $151,872 | $134,365 | $133,500 | 12 | $133,716 | $1,223 | $2,322 |
| 2025 | $53,466 | $150,000 | $140,125 | $139,300 | 13 | $140,125 | — | $2,339 |
| 2024 | $43,591 | $50,000 | $68,020 | $67,225 | 15 | $68,020 | — | $2,339 |
| 2023 | $61,611 | $50,000 | $56,415 | $55,700 | 18 | $56,415 | — | $2,339 |
| 2022 | $68,026 | $65,026 | $23,955 | $23,250 | 18 | $23,955 | $26 | $2,339 |
| 2021 | $26,955 | $25,000 | $19,895 | $19,200 | 20 | — | — | $1,202 |
| 2020 | $21,850 | $42,000 | $27,375 | $11,600 | 13 | — | — | $733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M K King Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “support for other charitable organizations.” Its 2026 grants went to organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Global Christian Relief, Mercy Ships, and local fire services.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Christian Appalachian Project says its mission is to build hope, transform lives, and share Christ’s love through service in Appalachia. Powered to Move says it provides access to physical fitness for people with disabilities. Food for the Poor describes linking churches in the first and third worlds to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Honey Brook Fire Co says it works to prevent, fight, and extinguish destructive fires to safeguard Honey Brook and surrounding communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $133,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $72,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $72,000 to Donations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; $14,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and Global Christian Relief; $10,000 to Mercy Ships; and $6,000 each to AmeriCares and Christian Appalachian Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Marlin King as president, Wanda M King as treasurer, and Callie King as secretary.
M K King Foundation is led by Marlin King, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marlin King
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Callie King
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wanda M. King
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 M K King Foundation
How much does M K King Foundation give each year?
M K King Foundation gave $134K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $139K across 13 grants.
What is M K King Foundation's typical grant size?
M K King Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,125, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M K King Foundation give grants?
M K King Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does M K King Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on M K King Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants).
Who are M K King Foundation's largest grantees?
M K King Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Donations ($72,000), Doctors Without Borders ($14,000) and Global Christian Relief ($14,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is M K King Foundation?
M K King Foundation reported $71K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M K King Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as “support for other charitable organizations.” Its 2026 grants went to organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Global Christian Relief, Mercy Ships, and local fire services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M K King Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 M K King Foundation's EIN?
M K King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2589313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does M K King Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). M K King Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-k-king-foundation-morg_f33313892fb240279907d7b25a0f8935
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