Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc
The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York, that supports community-based initiatives in Maine. Founded in 1986, the foundation says its goal is to strengthen and support Maine communities, with particular interest in organizations and people who have less access to resources.
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc gave $6.6M across 217 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Maine. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,608,500
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 217
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,454
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $16,237,607
- -22.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (180 of 216, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (98% 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 Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. For the limited 2026 opportunity, eligible libraries and public safety organizations may apply through the online grant system.
- Review Cycle
- October 15, 2026, for the limited fall 2026 opportunity. The foundation says decisions will be made before the end of the calendar year.
- Deadline
- October 15, 2026, for the limited fall 2026 opportunity.
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cbiz Adv Llc 685 3Rd Ave 4Th, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 503-8800
Website: https://stkfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc
Who Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridgton Food Pantry ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
823 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 666 grants of 823 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on community-based initiatives in Maine, makes grants statewide, and has a specific interest in the Greater Bangor region. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine; the remaining reported shares were California and Connecticut at 1% each, with Massachusetts and New Jersey each reported at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 217 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 180 of 216 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 2% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $3.5M (2020) to $6.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 217 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Food Pantry Bridgton, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $800,000 |
| Bangor Region YMCA Bangor, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $500,000 |
| Preble Street Portland, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities Maine Portland, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial Public Library Lincoln, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Mabel Wadsworth Center Bangor, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Penobscot Theatre Company Bangor, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Acton Fire-Rescue Acton, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| ACLU of Maine Portland, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
| Alna Volunteer Fire Department Alna, ME | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $50,000 |
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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 | $16,237,607 | $3,518,395 | $7,376,427 | $6,608,500 | 217 | $7,169,953 | $558,585 | $666,145 |
| 2023 | $21,035,932 | $3,740,528 | $6,750,083 | $6,079,775 | 220 | $6,523,262 | $461,587 | $708,379 |
| 2022 | $23,068,687 | $3,943,949 | $5,168,222 | $4,529,900 | 81 | $4,970,437 | $714,412 | $799,524 |
| 2021 | $24,446,214 | $9,115,350 | $4,063,782 | $3,599,300 | 147 | $3,924,129 | $926,666 | $898,262 |
| 2020 | $19,231,312 | $8,668,206 | $3,505,504 | $3,489,400 | 158 | — | $637,925 | $708,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $666K 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 says it supports projects that strengthen communities and address social and environmental problems, and is especially interested in work that benefits many community members. Its stated areas of interest include arts and culture, libraries, literacy and information access, and community health.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions illustrate a range of work: Bridgton Food Pantry said it provides free food to people in need in the Lakes Region; Preble Street described services and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness, housing problems, hunger, and poverty; and Fish River Rural Health said it provides primary and preventive care to underserved residents of the St. John Valley. Grants also went to libraries, a forest conservation organization, and community action organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 217 grants totaling $6,608,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $800,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards included $800,000 to Bridgton Food Pantry and $500,000 to Bangor Region YMCA. Other listed grants included $75,000 to Preble Street and $50,000 each to Catholic Charities Maine, Lincoln Memorial Public Library, Mabel Wadsworth Center, Penobscot Theatre Company, Acton Fire-Rescue, ACLU of Maine, Alna Volunteer Fire Department, American Red Cross Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter, and Corinth Fire Department.
For fall 2026, the foundation describes a limited competitive opportunity for Maine libraries open to the public and for fire departments and emergency response services seeking critical equipment. Libraries may apply for operating, project, capital, or capacity-building support; public safety applicants may seek project, capital, or capacity-building support. The maximum award is $50,000. The foundation says applications must be submitted through its online system. Its website also says it is not accepting letters of inquiry and that other organizations should wait until 2027. Separately, the foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen King as president, Tabitha King as secretary, and Alyssa Forslund as treasurer.
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc is led by Stephen King, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen King
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tabitha King
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Forslund
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Levenfus (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Fredric M. Sanders (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc
How much does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc give each year?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc gave $6.6M across 217 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.1M across 220 grants.
What is Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,454, across 217 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc give grants?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (14 grants), Portland, ME (9 grants), Augusta, ME (7 grants) and Lewiston, ME (5 grants).
Does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 217 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bridgton Food Pantry ($800,000), Bangor Region YMCA ($500,000) and Preble Street ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $666K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports projects that strengthen communities and address social and environmental problems, and is especially interested in work that benefits many community members. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3364647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc 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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