Stephen and Christy King
The Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2017. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity that distributes funds to charitable organizations across the United States.
Key facts about Stephen and Christy King
- EIN
- 81-4756312
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,403,104
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $70,155
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (14 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,743,781
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation has indicated it only accepts contributions to pre-selected organizations; unsolicited requests for funds are not considered. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen and Christy King funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stephen and Christy King's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Evanston, IL (7 grants) and Wilmette, IL (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Stephen and Christy King open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 20 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $190K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 178% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+118.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+122.4% YoY
Grant Count
20
+53.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+44.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen and Christy King reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$569,604
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
States: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, and New York
Cities: Algonquin, Alpharetta, Baltimore, Champaign, Chicago, Durand, Evanston, High Springs, Palo Alto, Rhinebeck, Urbana, and Wilmette
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,628,554
- Total Revenue: $1,005,776
- Total Expenses: $640,389
- Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $994,500
- Investment Income and Dividends: $46,252
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,743,781
- Total Giving: $1,403,104
The foundation has shown growth in assets and increased giving activity year over year. Investment income increased 76.5% from 2022 to 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,743,781 | $2,628,554 | $2,263,167 |
| Revenue | $4,524,314 | $1,005,776 | $954,995 |
| Expenses | $1,409,087 | $640,389 | $679,251 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,403,104 | $631,000 | $678,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,514,105 | $43,901 | $25,937 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,739 | $96,653 | $86,824 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Big Shoulders Fund ($569,604), Catholic Charities ($310,000), Loyola Academy ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND Chicago, IL | GENERAL FUND | $569,604 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES Chicago, IL | GENERAL FUND | $310,000 |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY Wilmette, IL | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE Wilmette, IL | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| ST JOHN HENRY NEWMAN PARI Evanston, IL | GENERAL FUND | $40,000 |
| THE FIREHOUSE Chicago, IL | GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| THE ACADEMY AT ST JO AN OF Evanston, IL | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| CAWC Evanston, IL | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL Chicago, IL | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| WORLD BICYCLE RELIEF Chicago, IL | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a team of directors who serve without compensation:
- Stephen V. King – President
- Carroll C. King – Vice President
- John C. King – Director
- Colleen F. King – Director
- Briggs T. King – Director
- William C. King – Director
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen V King | President | — | — |
| Carroll C King | Vice President | — | — |
| John C King | Director | — | — |
| Colleen F King | Director | — | — |
| Briggs T King | Director | — | — |
| William C King | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen and Christy King?
The foundation has indicated it only accepts contributions to pre-selected organizations; unsolicited requests for funds are not considered. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Stephen and Christy King make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: **States:** California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, and New York **Cities:** Algonquin, Alpharetta, Baltimore, Champaign, Chicago, Durand, Evanston, High Springs, Palo Alto, Rhinebeck, Urbana, and Wilmette
What size grants does Stephen and Christy King award?
In 2024, Stephen and Christy King awarded 20 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Stephen and Christy King required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stephen and Christy King reported a distributable amount of $87K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stephen and Christy King's EIN?
Stephen and Christy King's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4756312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.