The King Family Charitable Trust
The King Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2025 grants supported organizations providing medical aid, a jazz festival, school-family engagement, programs for grieving children, and support for people affected by heart disease.
Key facts about The King Family Charitable Trust
In short: The King Family Charitable Trust gave $308K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 11-6450731
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $307,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $61,500
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $65,971
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66K
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$308K
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
-11.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The King Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $38 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The King Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included $303,000 to Medical Mission International, whose stated mission is to facilitate medical aid and assistance for people in need and support public health initiatives worldwide. Experience Camps, which received $700, describes its work as providing free summer camps, year-round programs, and resources to grieving children. The filing describes the $200 grant to Mended Hearts as supporting people with heart disease and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made five grants totaling $307,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $303,000, with a median grant of $1,100. The largest grant was $303,000 to Medical Mission International in Garden City, New York. Other listed grants were $2,500 to Stowe Jazz Festival, $1,100 to Old Mill Road PTA, $700 to Experience Camps, and $200 to Mended Hearts.
How to Apply
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Vermont. The filing also lists recipients in Connecticut and Georgia, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $308K (2025) to $417K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $308K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical Mission International ($303K). Together the top 5 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Mission International Garden City, NY | Provides medical and surgical care in under-served regions with limited access to health care services. | $303,000 |
| Stowe Jazz Festival Stowe, VT | Free Jazz Festival | $2,500 |
| Old Mill Road PTA Merrick, NY | Organization created to engage and empower families to advocate for children enrolled in the school | $1,100 |
| Experience Camps Westport, CT | Experience Camps, founded in 2009, is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Our one-week, overnight summer camp, year-round programs, and content help to reframe the experience of grief, and empower kids with the necessary coping skills to move forward with their lives. Through compassion, connection, and play, Experience Camps allows grieving children to embody a life full of hope and possibility. | $700 |
| Mended Hearts Leesburg, GA | Supports individuals suffering from heart disease and their families | $200 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,971 | $311,500 | $311,660 | $307,500 |
| 2024 | $67,131 | $341,001 | $350,040 | $345,940 |
| 2023 | $71,170 | $323,001 | $318,580 | $314,255 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $65,971 | $67,131 | $71,170 |
| Revenue | $311,500 | $341,001 | $323,001 |
| Expenses | $311,660 | $350,040 | $318,580 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $308,500 | $347,040 | $315,580 |
| Distributable Amount | $38 | $95 | $81 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew B. King is listed as President.
The King Family Charitable Trust is led by Matthew B. King, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew B. King
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bradley D. King (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rochelle B. King (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Franklin Avenue 102, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 741-3434
Frequently asked questions about The King Family Charitable Trust
How much does The King Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The King Family Charitable Trust gave $308K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $346K across 5 grants.
What is The King Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The King Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,100, and its average grant was $61,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The King Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The King Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The King Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The King Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The King Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The King Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Medical Mission International ($303,000), Stowe Jazz Festival ($2,500) and Old Mill Road PTA ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The King Family Charitable Trust?
The King Family Charitable Trust reported $66K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The King Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included $303,000 to Medical Mission International, whose stated mission is to facilitate medical aid and assistance for people in need and support public health initiatives worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The King Family Charitable Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The King Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The King Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6450731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The King Family Charitable Trust 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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