Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3364647

Arts and cultureEducationHigher educationPhilanthropyNonprofits

The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation established in 1986 in Maine. Headquartered in New York with an additional office in Bangor, Maine, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a small staff of two employees. The foundation was founded by Stephen E. King, a multi-award-winning author of horror and suspense fiction, and his wife Tabitha King, an author of eight novels.

Key facts about Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc

EIN: 13-3364647
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $6,608,500
Grants made (2024): 217
Average grant: $30,454
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $16,237,607
Primary geography: Maine (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: Yes
How to apply: The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and is described as accessible and transparent about where grants go.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc's 217 itemized 2024 grants were Maine (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (14 grants), Portland, ME (9 grants), Augusta, ME (7 grants) and Lewiston, ME (5 grants). None of its 217 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.2M

-22.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.6M

+8.7% YoY

Grant Count

217

-1.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+10.2% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily for:

The arts
Education (including libraries)
Human services
Environment
Literacy
Community services

The foundation centers its grantmaking on underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems, with emphasis on community-building and projects that serve the broadest community members possible. The foundation prefers to award grants for a single year and supports awards that improve organizational capacity.

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and is described as accessible and transparent about where grants go.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation prioritizes Maine, where Stephen and Tabitha King reside. However, grantmaking also occurs in other regions including New York, New Jersey, and across the United States. The foundation's philanthropy has historically centered on Maine and that focus is expected to continue.

Grant Distribution by State

Maine $6.5M (98%)

California $50K (1%)

Connecticut $40K (1%)

Massachusetts $20K (0%)

New Jersey $10K (0%)

All other $2K (0%)

Share of all 217 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Hampshire New Jersey New York Vermont

Cities

BangorPortlandLewistonAugustaBrunswickEllsworthBrewerLovellOld TownBar HarborBelfastRocklandAuburnBiddefordNorwaySouth PortlandBridgtonFryeburgHallowellOakland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $16,237,607
Total revenues: $3,518,395
Total expenses: $7,376,427
Total liabilities: Not specified
Total giving: $6,608,500

As of 2023:

Total assets: $21,035,932
Total revenues: $3,740,528
Total expenses: $6,750,083
Total liabilities: $965,000

Tax Status:

Tax-exempt since December 1987
EIN: 13-3364647
Designated as 501(c)(3)
Files Form 990-PF annually

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$16,237,607	$21,035,932	$23,068,687
Revenue	$3,518,395	$3,740,528	$3,943,949
Expenses	$7,376,427	$6,750,083	$5,168,222
Qualifying Distributions	$7,169,953	$6,523,262	$4,970,437
Net Investment Income	$558,585	$461,587	$714,412
Distributable Amount	$666,145	$708,379	$799,524

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

823 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc

Foundation

Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Grants

STEPHEN & TABITHA KING FOUNDATION INC

Amount

US $500 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Bridgton Food Pantry ($800,000), Bangor Region Ymca ($500,000), Preble Street ($75,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN KING	PRESIDENT	0.5	—
TABITHA KING	SECRETARY	0.5	—
ALYSSA FORSLUND	TREASURER	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

Maine Media College received a significant grant for library renovation (2024)

Maine Media College Awarded Significant Grant from the Stephen and Tabitha

Maine libraries benefited from multiple Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation grants

Maine Media College Awarded Significant Grant from the Stephen and Tabitha

2024

Portland Public Schools awarded $25,000 (2024)

King Foundation awards $25,000 to Portland Public Schools

2023

Norway Fire Department awarded $20,000 (2023)

Stephen, Tabitha King foundation awards $20,000 to Norway Fire Department

New England Historic Genealogical Society received $1.25 million

Stephen and Tabitha King Give $1.25M to Genealogical Society - Larimer County

Contact Information

Website: stkfoundation.org
Email: info@stkfoundation.org
Phone: 207.990.2910
New York Office: 685 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Maine Office: PO Box 855, Bangor, ME 04402

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureEducationHigher educationPhilanthropyNonprofits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation gives primarily for: • The arts • Education (including libraries) • Human services • Environment • Literacy • Community services The foundation centers its grantmaking on underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems, with emphasis on community-building and projects that serve the broadest community members possible. The foundation prefers to award grants for a single year and supports awards that improve organizational capacity.

How do I apply for a grant from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 199 grants in 2023 and 111+ grants in 2024 • Typical award range: $500–$1,000,000 • Recent notable grants include: • $800,000 to Bridgton Food Pantry (2024) • $1,250,000 to New England Historic Genealogical Society • $100,000 to Central Maine Healthcare Corporation (2023) • $50,000 to Friends of the Friend Memorial Library (2023) • $50,000 to Regional Medical Center at Lubec, ME (2023) • $75,000 to Preble Street (2024) • $50,000 to Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Cente…

Where does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc awarded 217 grants totaling $6.6M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $666K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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?

Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications and is described as accessible and transparent about where grants go.