Stephen and Christy King Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 81-4756312 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $59,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $400,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $400,000 |
| Central Catholic Highschool | Bloomington, IL | General fund | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | General fund | $150,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Wilmette, IL | General fund | $100,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General fund | $59,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Evanston, IL | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Firehouse | Chicago, IL | General fund | $35,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Chicago, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Arc of Hope | Evanston, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Academy at St Jo an of | Evanston, IL | General fund | $20,000 |
| U-Go | Solana Beach, CA | General fund | $16,000 |
| The Urban Center | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ignation Volunteer Corp | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Prairielands Council Bsa | Champaign, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Care for Friends | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,657,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $1,403,104 | 20 |
| 2023 | $631,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631699349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4756312
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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