The Sharon L King Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 37-6421753 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$42K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$250
Total assets$559K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $189 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
43% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnetka Congregational Church | Winnetka, IL | Provide financial assistance | $15,000 |
| Law Center for Better Housing | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $6,750 |
| Bright Futures Foundation | Glenview, IL | Provide financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Provide financial assistance | $2,500 |
| Georgetown University Law Annual Fund | Washington, DC | Provide financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Girls Scouts of N Indianamichiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Provide financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Hadley Institute for Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | Provide financial assistance | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Provide financial assistance | $1,500 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Provide financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Open Communities | Evanston, IL | Provide financial assistance | $1,500 |
| Hoover Institute | New York, NY | Provide financial assistance | $500 |
| Lighthouse | Lincoln, NE | Provide financial assistance | $495 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Provide financial assistance | $280 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Provide financial assistance | $275 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | Alexandria, VA | Provide financial assistance | $263 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc - Greater Il Chapter | Washington, DC | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Evanston Scholarship Foundation | Evanston, IL | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Hearing Loss Association of America | Bethesda, MD | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Carol Stream, IL | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | Winnetka, IL | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Wttw Chanel 11 | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $250 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $211 |
| Counseling Center of the North Shore | Winnetka, IL | Provide financial assistance | $200 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $195 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $189 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Provide financial assistance | $150 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Provide financial assistance | $150 |
| Meals on Wheels Ne Il | Evanston, IL | Provide financial assistance | $150 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $115 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Provide financial assistance | $100 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | Provide financial assistance | $100 |
| South Side High School Foundation | Ft Wayne, IN | Provide financial assistance | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,223 | 32 |
| 2023 | $40,063 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501819349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6421753
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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