Private foundation · EIN 87-2914039 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Al King Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $415K total, median $208K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$415K
Median grant
$208K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of FairfieldFairfield, MEFairfield Fire & Rescue - 2025 FORD E-450 DEMERS MX-170 AMBULANCE FUND$368K
University of South Dakota FoundationVermillion, SDUSD Knudson School of Law, South Dakota Trust Company, McDowell and King Chair in Trust and Estate Law Fund$48K

By state: Maine 1 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Al King Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Al King Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Al King Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $415K across 2 grants, a median of $208K.

Where does Al King Family Foundation give?

Maine (1 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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