Willis & Nancy King Fdn
The Willis & Nancy King Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $160,000 to organizations in several states, including organizations supporting children and families, food access, housing, education, and services for people with disabilities.
Willis & Nancy King Fdn at a glance
In short: Willis & Nancy King Fdn gave $160K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New Jersey. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,545
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,723,316
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% 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 Willis & Nancy King Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It requests a formal proposal, sets no deadlines, and states no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Willis And Nancy King Foundation
Mailing address: 122 Prospect Street, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908) 277-2097
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willis & Nancy King Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family & Childrens Services ($35K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Jersey (41%), Illinois (25%), Pennsylvania (16%), South Dakota (6%), and New York (6%). The listed grants also included a $10,000 grant to Retreat for Young Women in Metairie, Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Willis & Nancy King Fdn open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $130K (2023) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Childrens Services Elizabeth, NJ | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| Dickerson College Carlisle, PA | Womens Center | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Glenview, IL | Housing Programs | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Morris Plains, NJ | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Home Chicago, IL | Residence Program for | $15,000 |
| Sinte Gleska University Mission, SD | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | Bedford Hills Program | $10,000 |
| Retreat for Young Women Metairie, LA | Program for All Faiths | $10,000 |
| Center for Tourette Syndrome Somerville, NJ | Education, Advocacy, | $10,000 |
| CASA of Morris & Sussex Morristown, NJ | Advocacy for Youth IN | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,723,316 | $103,669 | $187,537 | $160,000 | 11 | $170,175 | $87,414 | $160,622 |
| 2023 | $2,806,094 | $88,143 | $155,569 | $130,000 | 10 | $139,552 | $70,670 | $150,398 |
| 2022 | $2,873,934 | $32,991 | $170,279 | $140,000 | 9 | $149,785 | $59,163 | $155,765 |
| 2021 | $3,012,291 | $740,072 | $164,635 | $140,000 | 10 | $149,507 | $224,945 | $153,845 |
| 2020 | $2,436,307 | $109,846 | $166,703 | $145,000 | 11 | — | $96,483 | $132,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willis & Nancy King Fdn reported a distributable amount of $161K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Misericordia Home describes its mission as providing residential, training, and employment services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interfaith Food Pantry Inc. says it works to improve Morris County residents’ health through access to food, nutrition education, and related resources. Marymount Manhattan College describes itself as an urban, independent liberal arts college.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $160,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants were $35,000 to Family & Childrens Services for unrestricted general support, $25,000 to Dickerson College for a women’s center, and $20,000 to Rebuilding Together for housing programs. Other grants included $15,000 each to Interfaith Food Pantry for unrestricted general support and Misericordia Home for a residence program; and $10,000 each to Sinte Gleska University for scholarships, Marymount Manhattan College for the Bedford Hills Program, Retreat for Young Women for a program for all faiths, and Center for Tourette Syndrome for education and advocacy. The remaining grants were $5,000 each to CASA of Morris & Sussex for advocacy for youth and WINGS for ending domestic violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Willis T King Jr as president; Nancy Jane King as treasurer; and Emily Roberts King, Kathleen Ryan King, and William Walker King as trustees. Bank of America N A is listed as agent for fiduciary.
Willis & Nancy King Fdn is led by Willis T. King Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Willis T. King Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Roberts King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Ryan King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Walker King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America N A
Agent for Fiduciary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Nancy Jane King
Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Bank of America N a (Agent for Fiduciary).
Frequently asked questions about Willis & Nancy King Fdn
How much does Willis & Nancy King Fdn give each year?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn gave $160K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 10 grants.
What is Willis & Nancy King Fdn's typical grant size?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willis & Nancy King Fdn that year got $25K on average.
Where does Willis & Nancy King Fdn give grants?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Pennsylvania (16%).
Does Willis & Nancy King Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Willis & Nancy King Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willis & Nancy King Fdn's largest grantees?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Family & Childrens Services ($35,000), Dickerson College ($25,000) and Rebuilding Together ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willis & Nancy King Fdn?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willis & Nancy King Fdn fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willis & Nancy King Fdn?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willis & Nancy King Fdn's EIN?
Willis & Nancy King Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3556757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Willis & Nancy King Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Willis & Nancy King Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/willis-and-nancy-king-fdn-morg_65dfee9d6fce491fb2e1dcc723fc65ef
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