Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Communities Through Philanthropy
The King Foundation has been a steadfast force in philanthropy since 1966, guided by the founders' principles of compassion, integrity, and stewardship. Our mission focuses on addressing critical community needs through strategic grantmaking in Arkansas, North Texas, and West Texas. With a rigorous evaluation process, we prioritize initiatives that create opportunities for underserved populations, including aging communities, children, economically disadvantaged individuals, and veterans.Our approach combines deep regional expertise with a commitment to transparency and ethical standards, ensuring resources are distributed equitably. Over decades, we have built a legacy of trust by supporting projects that foster education, healthcare access, and nonprofit capacity-building while honoring the founders' vision of quiet, impactful generosity.
Services
Community Grants
Initiative Grants
Nonprofit Capacity Building
Rural Development
Veterans Support
Youth Homelessness Programs
Education Initiatives
Aging Population Services
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have awarded grants since 1966 with a focus on measurable community impact.
- Our regional expertise targets Arkansas and Texas' most pressing needs.
- We implement a rigorous, transparent grant evaluation process.
- Our grants prioritize underserved populations including veterans and seniors.
- We emphasize collaboration and innovation in nonprofit capacity-building.
Services
Community Grants
Community Grants support organizations in Arkansas, North Texas, and West Texas through annual awards ranging from $15,000 to $75,000. These grants target aging populations, education, economic equity, and arts initiatives. Our rigorous evaluation process ensures funds address critical community needs while promoting long-term sustainability and measurable impact.
Initiative Grants
Initiative Grants fund large-scale projects with $50,000 to $250,000 investments, focusing on rural development, veteran services, and homelessness prevention. These grants require collaboration among providers and emphasize innovative solutions that create ripple effects across communities in our service regions.
Nonprofit Capacity Building
Capacity-building grants strengthen infrastructure for agencies working in education, aging services, and economic development. Funding supports leadership training, technology upgrades, and operational improvements to enhance service delivery effectiveness across Arkansas and Texas.
Rural Development Initiatives
Rural development grants address broadband access, healthcare, and economic opportunities in underserved West Texas and Arkansas communities. These investments focus on closing service gaps and creating sustainable infrastructure for long-term regional prosperity.
Veterans Support Programs
Veteran-focused grants fund housing assistance, mental health services, and medical transportation programs. Collaborations with agencies like Veterans Endeavors provide critical support for homeless prevention and transitional services in North Texas.
People
Kim D. Davis
President
President since 2025 with 10+ years of philanthropy experience at the Walton Family Foundation. Focus areas include education, workforce development, and community partnerships. Holds advanced degrees in political science and education.
Amanda S. K. Finney
Senior Program Officer
Senior Program Officer since 2018 specializing in nonprofit funding and family law. Graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. Active community volunteer with expertise in grant strategy and donor relations.
Dr. Joyvin Benton
Program Officer
Program Officer since 2024 with doctoral expertise in public policy. Former major gift officer and development director with 15 years of nonprofit capacity-building experience across Arkansas and national projects.
Crystal R. Smith
Director of Accounting
C.P.A. with 20+ years of financial leadership in oil & gas and nonprofit sectors. Director of Accounting since 2017, overseeing financial stewardship and compliance with grant funding requirements.
Amie Anderson
Grants Administrator
Grants Administrator since 2016 managing application processes and donor communications. Former Mayo Clinic development professional with expertise in grant compliance and community engagement strategies.
Questions
What geographic areas do you fund?
We fund organizations in Arkansas, North Texas (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant counties), and West Texas regions including Permian Basin counties.
What types of grants are available?
We offer Community Grants ($15k-$75k) for local initiatives and Initiative Grants ($50k-$250k) for large-scale collaborative projects addressing regional challenges.
How do I apply for a grant?
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Pre-LOI calls are required, and guidelines specify deadlines for spring and fall cycles.
What funding priorities do you have?
We prioritize aging populations, education, economic equity, veterans' services, and rural development with emphasis on measurable impact and community collaboration.
Can individuals apply for grants?
No, we only fund tax-exempt organizations serving residents in our designated service areas with 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship.
How are grant decisions made?
Decisions follow quarterly board meetings after rigorous evaluation of LOIs, site visits, and alignment with our guiding principles of stewardship and impact.
