Basil L King Scholarship Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFt Pierce, Florida · EIN 59-0651084 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$323K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $14,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BASIL L KING SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3600 NORTH MILTON ROAD, FT PIERCE FL 34946 |
| Phone | 7724652039 |
| JIMMIEHAISLEY@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLICATION FORM, SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, DECLARATION OF DOMICILE COMPLETED BY CLERK OF COURT. INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE - LIST OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND EXPENSES PER THE MEDICAL PROVIDER. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31ST. |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - STUDENT MUST BE A ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA RESIDENT PURSUING STUDY IN HEALTH SCIENCES, MEDICINE, DENTISTRY OR PHARMACY. INDIGENT MEDICAL CARE - CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $94,900 |
| Keiser University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $27,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $22,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $20,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $19,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $18,000 |
| South University | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $14,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Slc | Fort Pierce, FL | Dental care for children W/ fin need | $13,378 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $11,000 |
| Fortis Institute | Port St Lucie, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $10,000 |
| Chamberlain University | Addison, IL | Scholarship for medical study | $8,000 |
| Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine | Miami, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $6,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $6,000 |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | Danville, PA | Scholarship for medical study | $6,000 |
| University of Medicine and Health Sciences | New York, NY | Scholarship for medical study | $6,000 |
| Vakani Orthodontics | Fort Pierce, FL | Dental care for children W/ fin need | $5,500 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship for medical study | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $4,000 |
| Stetson University | Deland, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $4,000 |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $4,000 |
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship for medical study | $4,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $3,300 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $3,000 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Scholarship for medical study | $3,000 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $3,000 |
| Advent Health University | Orlando, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $2,000 |
| South Florida College of Nursing | Doral, FL | Scholarship for medical study | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,078 | 27 |
| 2023 | $304,458 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533239349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-0651084
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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