The Kington Foundation Inc
The Kington Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $391. Net investment income was $36.
The Kington Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kington Foundation Inc gave $391 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $391), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $391
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $391
- Median grant
- $391
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Kington Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Audubon Society ($391).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Kington Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 195% 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $391 (2022) to $350K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $391.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society New York, NY | To promote the mission of the organization and its philanthropic goals. | $391 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $36 | $6,141 | $391 | 1 | $391 | $36 | $201 |
| 2021 | $6,105 | — | $6,775 | — | — | — | — | $354 |
| 2020 | $12,880 | $1,670 | $349,744 | $349,719 | 4 | — | $1,670 | $5,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kington Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kington Foundation Inc is led by Mark J. Kington Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark J. Kington Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann A. Kington
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emery A. Kington
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark J. Kington Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Kington Foundation Inc
How much does The Kington Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kington Foundation Inc gave $391 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kington Foundation Inc operate?
The Kington Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York, Virginia.
How much is The Kington Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Kington Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kington Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kington Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1831668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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