Private foundation · EIN 23-7788220 · McGaheysville, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The William M King Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $407K total, median $10K. 3% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$407K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in VA
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 35 of 36 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save Your SolesPhiladelphia, PAaims to eliminate lower extremity amputations for diabetics$25K
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VAGrant Events$20K
Philadelphia Clef Club of JazzPhiladelphia, PACelebrate and preserve the legacy of Jazz$20K
The Public Interest Law CenterPhiladelphia, PAses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region.$15K
The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PAArt collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.$15K
Face to FacePhiladelphia, PAprovides essential services including fresh meals, legal assistance, physical and mental health support, social services, and educational e…$15K
Chester Childrens ChorusSwarthmore, PAGeneral Operations$15K
The Philadelphia Orchestra EnsemblePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$15K
Philadelphia Outward Bound SchoolPhiladelphia, PAEducational$15K
Wagner Free Institute of SciencePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$15K
Drueding CenterHuntingdon Valley, PAHelps family experiencing homelessness to heal$15K
Hope PhlPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$15K
Education Law CenterPhiladelphia, PAEducation$15K
Quest for Excellence in EducationPhiladelphia, PAEducation$13K
Rock to the FuturePhiladelphia, PAMusical Education$10K
Smith Memorial Playground PlayhousePhiladelphia, PAgeneral operations$10K
Villanova University Riley HallVillanova, PAGeneral operations$10K
Boys Girls Clubs of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$10K
West Philadelphia Alliance for ChilPhiladelphia, PAEducational$10K
Urban Affairs CoalitionPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$10K
The Print CenterPhiladelphia, PAEncourages growth and understanding of$10K
Par-Recycle WorksPhiladelphia, PARedevelopment of disadvantaged$10K
Scribe Video CenterPhiladelphia, PAExplore, develop, and advance electronic media$10K
The Salvation ArmyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$10K
Lifeline Music Coalition IncPhiladelphia, PAPreserving and promoting jazz and the arts in Philadelphia$7,500
West Park Cultural CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$7,500
Settlement Music SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$7,500
Philadelphia Childrens AlliancePhiladelphia, PAEducational$6,500
Tilt Institute for the ContemporaryPhiladelphia, PAsupports contemporary photographers and image maker$5,000
Mamadele FoundationPhiladelphia, PAproduces performances, classes, and trips that celebrate the arts and culture$5,000
Play on PhillyPhiladelphia, PAProvide intensive music education to students$5,000
Walnut Street TheatrePhiladelphia, PAPromote Positive aging and foster community$5,000
Blue Stoop of Culture WorksPhiladelphia, PANurtures an inclusive literacy community$5,000
GegisomPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$5,000
ThresholdsThornton, PAGeneral Operations$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 35 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The William M King Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McGaheysville, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The William M King Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The William M King Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $407K across 36 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The William M King Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (35 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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