The L Herbert King Jr
The L Herbert King Jr is a private foundation based in O’Fallon, Missouri. It reported 16 grants totaling $94,020 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The L Herbert King Jr at a glance
In short: The L Herbert King Jr gave $94K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $94,020
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,876
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,760,246
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The L Herbert King Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2977 Hwy K 286, Ofallon, MO 63368
Phone: (314) 444-7848
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The L Herbert King Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the leading recipient states were Florida (36%), Missouri (24%), New York (12%), Massachusetts (11%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The L Herbert King Jr open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $94K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando, FL | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $20,000 |
| Lafayette Academy New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $11,000 |
| Easter Seals Florida Winter Park, FL | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $10,000 |
| St Louis Childrens Choir St. Louis, MO | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $10,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $8,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association Chestnut Hill, MA | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $5,000 |
| Longyear Museum Chestnut Hill, MA | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $5,000 |
| Peace Haven Association St. Louis, MO | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $5,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $3,000 |
| Friends of GYA Irvine, CA | To Further the Organization's Objectives | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,760,246 | $151,993 | $112,294 | $94,020 | 16 | $94,020 | $140,134 | $102,779 |
| 2023 | $1,720,547 | $71,624 | $99,360 | $81,000 | 15 | $81,000 | $69,716 | $94,293 |
| 2022 | $1,750,708 | $50,868 | $114,950 | $89,065 | 8 | $89,065 | $29,304 | $97,490 |
| 2021 | $1,814,790 | $35,914 | $112,133 | $91,000 | 5 | — | $17,479 | $87,956 |
| 2020 | $1,891,009 | $19,371 | $81,935 | $57,500 | 6 | — | — | $92,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The L Herbert King Jr reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, charitable and service organizations, and organizations providing Christian Science nursing care.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts describes its mission as bringing arts to life through performances, educational initiatives, and community programs. Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association says it maintains a Christian Science refuge and provides Christian Science nursing care and training; Peace Haven Association describes its work as providing Christian Science nursing care. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $94,020 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the reported 2024 grants, the largest were $20,000 to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, $11,000 to Lafayette Academy, $10,000 each to Easter Seals Florida and St. Louis Children’s Choir, and $8,000 to Washington University. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association, Longyear Museum, and Peace Haven Association; and $3,000 each to Compassion International, Friends of GYA, Red Rocks Church, and Save the Children. Wounded Warrior Project also reported receiving $3,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
L. Herbert King Jr. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The L Herbert King Jr is led by L. Herbert King Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L. Herbert King Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 L Herbert King Jr
How much does The L Herbert King Jr give each year?
The L Herbert King Jr gave $94K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 15 grants.
What is The L Herbert King Jr's typical grant size?
The L Herbert King Jr's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,876, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The L Herbert King Jr that year got $5K on average.
Where does The L Herbert King Jr give grants?
The L Herbert King Jr's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (24%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants), Winter Park, FL (2 grants) and Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants).
Does The L Herbert King Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The L Herbert King Jr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Objectives" (16 grants).
Who are The L Herbert King Jr's largest grantees?
The L Herbert King Jr's largest 2024 grantees include Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts ($20,000), Lafayette Academy ($11,000) and Easter Seals Florida ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The L Herbert King Jr?
The L Herbert King Jr reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The L Herbert King Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, charitable and service organizations, and organizations providing Christian Science nursing care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The L Herbert King Jr?
The foundation 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 L Herbert King Jr's EIN?
The L Herbert King Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2682259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The L Herbert King Jr 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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