The King and I Foundation
The King and I Foundation is a private foundation, based in Excelsior, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $400.
The King and I Foundation at a glance
In short: The King and I Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- -46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +61.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $121,478
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The King and I Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was People Who Care ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The King and I Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 533% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2025) to $90K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People Who Care Blaine, MN | Operating | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,478 | $4,410 | $36,050 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $400 | $6,756 |
| 2024 | $153,118 | $1,373 | $67,181 | $67,000 | 3 | $67,025 | $1,358 | $6,522 |
| 2023 | $218,926 | $13,432 | $47,265 | $47,100 | 3 | $47,254 | $2,416 | $11,626 |
| 2022 | $252,759 | $25,713 | $50,443 | $46,100 | 2 | $50,427 | $825 | $13,485 |
| 2021 | $277,489 | $1,155 | $43,673 | $43,500 | 2 | $43,673 | $1,155 | $14,672 |
| 2020 | $320,007 | $4,518 | $89,900 | $89,875 | 7 | — | $4,518 | $17,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The King and I Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The King and I Foundation is led by Stephen M. Polston, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen M. Polston
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica E. Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly J. Bollinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean M. Polston
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The King and I Foundation
How much does The King and I Foundation give each year?
The King and I Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 3 grants.
How large is The King and I Foundation?
The King and I Foundation reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The King and I Foundation operate?
The King and I Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is The King and I Foundation's EIN?
The King and I Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3781316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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