William and Lesley King Foundation
William and Lesley King Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $307K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $5K.
William and Lesley King Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Lesley King Foundation gave $129K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,270
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,854
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $307,061
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who William and Lesley King Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners in Health ($100K). Together the top 5 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Lesley King Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 607% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2024) to $282K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Health Frederrick, MD | To Promote the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Humans Rights Watch New York, NY | To Promote the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Global Health Equity Boston, MA | To Promote the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $9,750 |
| Stone Barns Center Tarrytown, NY | To Promote the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $9,270 |
| National Council of Jewish Women New York New York, NY | To Promote the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $250 |
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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 | $307,061 | $9,513 | $133,962 | $129,270 | 5 | $129,270 | $4,821 | $21,308 |
| 2023 | $431,510 | $6,194 | $215,088 | $210,350 | 8 | $210,350 | $1,456 | $26,428 |
| 2022 | $640,404 | $2,760 | $151,889 | $151,850 | 5 | $151,850 | $2,760 | $37,792 |
| 2021 | $789,533 | $1,511 | $264,924 | $254,400 | 8 | $254,400 | — | $48,335 |
| 2020 | $1,052,946 | $74,332 | $287,329 | $281,600 | 9 | — | $69,163 | $24,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Lesley King Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William and Lesley King Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lesley King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William and Lesley King Foundation
How much does William and Lesley King Foundation give each year?
William and Lesley King Foundation gave $129K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 8 grants.
What is William and Lesley King Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Lesley King Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,750, and its average grant was $25,854, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Lesley King Foundation give grants?
William and Lesley King Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are William and Lesley King Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Lesley King Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Partners in Health ($100,000), Humans Rights Watch ($10,000) and University of Global Health Equity ($9,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Lesley King Foundation?
William and Lesley King Foundation reported $307K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William and Lesley King Foundation's EIN?
William and Lesley King Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1595598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 October 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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