The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation
The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. is a faith-based philanthropic organization that provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations, primarily for higher education, health, and general welfare programs. Its IRS filing lists its location as Reston, Virginia; the foundation’s website identifies it as a Kentucky foundation serving Kentuckians.
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation at a glance
In short: The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation gave $612K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $611,578
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +45.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,591
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,182,789
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (23 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2026 application period closed on September 30, 2026. Its website says eligible applicants must submit a completed application package, which is assigned to a board member for review. The 2025 filing states that applicants must submit an application with supporting documentation, proof of 501(c)(3) exemption, and a copy of their most recently filed Form 990. The filing says applicants should be Kentucky-based or serve Kentucky residents and provide services to older, disabled, or disadvantaged people, or be an educational institution foundation educating people who will serve those populations.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 each year, according to the 2025 filing. The 2026 deadline has passed. The website’s timeline says review begins in October 2026 and applicants will be notified by mid-December.
- Deadline
- September 30 each year, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The King'S Daughters And Sons Found
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Website: https://www.tkdsf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zerov ($56K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 151 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it restricts grants to projects and organizations located primarily in Kentucky or serving Kentuckians. In the 2025 IRS filing, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 3% to West Virginia, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 43 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $264K (2023) to $612K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $612K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zerov Frankfort, KY | Washer and Dryers | $56,251 |
| Kentucky Christian University Grayson, KY | Renovations | $40,260 |
| Lexington Rescue Mission Lexington, KY | 14 Commercial Doors and Installation in Kitchen/Dining Room | $25,000 |
| Harbor House Louisville, KY | Partial Funding for Parking Lot | $24,050 |
| Ashland Terrace Lexington, KY | Hvac System | $23,385 |
| Exodus Family Ministries Louisville, KY | Loader and Attachments | $23,382 |
| Nazareth Home Louisville, KY | Purchase Washer Decontamination System | $22,693 |
| The Center for Courageous Kids Scottsville, KY | Furniture and Decor for Four Cottages | $21,074 |
| Hospice Care Plus Inc Richmond, KY | Payment for Vehicle Purchased | $21,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website reports a 2025 award total of $642,462, while its 2025 IRS filing lists grant totals of $611,578.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,182,789 | $617,153 | $731,440 | $611,578 | 45 | $684,849 | $569,119 | $565,087 |
| 2024 | $11,201,492 | $1,112,720 | $644,341 | $394,928 | 31 | $409,514 | $471,048 | $541,371 |
| 2023 | $9,789,814 | $1,512,866 | $480,486 | $263,927 | 18 | $271,601 | $258,829 | $455,358 |
| 2022 | $7,340,897 | $2,301,532 | $283,572 | $295,222 | 23 | $261,979 | $220,979 | $309,460 |
| 2021 | $5,432,823 | $693,759 | $392,707 | $394,762 | 34 | $377,168 | $679,486 | $338,469 |
| 2020 | $5,055,425 | $189,305 | $327,429 | $386,753 | 37 | — | $178,772 | $314,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $565K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve nonprofit entities that meet its eligibility criteria, with funding determined by need and the amount of money available during the grant cycle.
Its primary funding categories are higher education, health, and general welfare. The foundation emphasizes capital expansion, equipment purchases, and scholarships for Kentucky residents pursuing higher education. Its website describes examples of supported work such as emergency response vehicles, assistive technology, medical equipment, food access, transportation, and specialized equipment for care facilities.
The foundation’s 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. ZEROV, which received $56,251, says its mission is to address conditions that enable intimate partner violence and promote safety and peace for Kentuckians. Hospice Care Plus, which received $21,000, says it provides medical, personal, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill patients and their families. Lexington Habitat for Humanity, which received $18,213, says it works to build homes and communities through affordable homeownership and home preservation. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
The 2025 IRS filing lists 45 grants totaling $611,578. Individual grants ranged from $1,510 to $56,251, with a median of $10,000. Separately, the foundation’s website reports that it awarded $642,462 in 2025 to nonprofit organizations throughout Kentucky.
Among the largest grants listed in the 2025 filing were $56,251 to ZEROV for washers and dryers; $40,260 to Kentucky Christian University for renovations; $25,000 to Lexington Rescue Mission for commercial doors and installation; $24,050 to Harbor House for partial funding for a parking lot; and $23,385 to Ashland Terrace for an HVAC system. Other listed awards included $22,693 to Nazareth Home for a washer decontamination system, $21,000 to Hospice Care Plus for a vehicle, and $20,000 each to Alice Lloyd College for scholarships and the Community and Technical College Foundation of Ashland for nursing scholarships.
The website lists exclusions including annual operating support, requests from individuals or political entities, primary and secondary schools, youth sports leagues, and improvements to rented property. It also excludes certain grants to religious organizations and imposes a repayment condition for improvements to applicant-owned property if it is sold within five years. Hospital or other patient-care institution operating funds are excluded, though capital expansion may be considered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joy Feist as president; Karen C. Wagers as vice president; Jane S. Peters as secretary; and Marc E. Craft as treasurer. Directors listed are Barbara B. Sledd, Michael Busick, Carla Hawkins, Jackie Hernandez, Donna Counts, and P. Steve Hupman.
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation is led by Joy Feist, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Feist
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Hawkins Pmp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hernandez
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Busick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara B. Sledd
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Counts
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
P. Steve Hupman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane S. Peters
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen C. Wagers CPA
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc E. Craft CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William A. Bowker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ric McGee (2020) — Secretary
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's Daughters and Sons Foundation
How much does The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation give each year?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation gave $612K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $395K across 31 grants.
What is The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's typical grant size?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,591, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation give grants?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (13 grants), Lexington, KY (13 grants), Frankfort, KY (2 grants) and Nicholasville, KY (2 grants).
Does The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's largest grantees?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Zerov ($56,251), Kentucky Christian University ($40,260) and Lexington Rescue Mission ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $685K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $565K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve nonprofit entities that meet its eligibility criteria, with funding determined by need and the amount of money available during the grant cycle. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation?
The foundation’s 2026 application period closed on September 30, 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's EIN?
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0449188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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