The Peter J King Family Foundation concentrates its support on community-level human services in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region, with a strong emphasis on youth development, family support, and basic needs. Grants are frequently sizable, unrestricted/general purpose awards to established local nonprofits that provide mentoring, after-school programming, food security, and community recreation; the foundation also makes targeted investments in local land conservation and elder care. Repeat multi-year support to the same organizations suggests long-term partnerships rather than one-off giving.
Peter J King Family Foundation’s recent giving is defined by large general-purpose awards to Minneapolis–Saint Paul nonprofits that work with children, families, and local communities. The single largest recent grant in the record was $1,308,000 to Hope Academy in Minneapolis, followed by $1,200,000 to Every Meal in Roseville and $1,115,000 to YMCA of the North in Minneapolis. Those awards fit a pattern of support for education, food security, mentoring, recreation, and family stability across the Twin Cities metro. The foundation’s grant history also shows repeated backing for the same organizations over multiple years, which points to continuing relationships rather than one-time gifts. Project Success received three $520,000 awards across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The Family Partnership received $600,000 in both 2023 and 2024, while Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities appeared in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Alongside those recurring local awards, the foundation also funds select Minnesota conservation, elder care, and community development efforts.
Education is a core area of support. Peter J King Family Foundation gave $1,308,000 to Hope Academy in Minneapolis for general purpose support, and it also awarded $20,000 to Cretin Durham Hall High School in St. Paul. These gifts sit alongside broader backing for organizations that serve students through school-based and out-of-school programming. Food security and family support are another visible thread. The foundation gave $1,200,000 to Every Meal in Roseville for general purpose support, and $200,000 to General Assistance Inc in Southfield for general purpose support. In the same family-services space, The Family Partnership received $600,000 in 2023 and again in 2024. Youth development and recreation also receive sustained funding. YMCA of the North in Minneapolis received $1,115,000 in 2025 plus earlier gifts of $65,000 and $50,000, while Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities received $640,000 in 2025 after earlier grants in 2023 and 2024.
Typical grant size clusters around a $10,000 median, with a lower quartile of $4,500 and an upper quartile of $65,000, while the recent grant list also includes several seven-figure awards. The pattern is heavily relationship-based: Project Success, The Family Partnership, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities, YMCA of the North, Wakota Life Care Center, Global Volunteers, and Shoulder to Shoulder all appear in multiple years. The foundation is structured as a family foundation and makes grants to organizations rather than individuals. Its listed grant programs allow unsolicited applications for several bricks-and-mortar and general grantmaking channels.
$6.2M
$68.9M
$13.3M
$8.8M
Most grants fall between $5K and $65K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$65K
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Concentrated, regionally focused giving with relatively few but large grants; several grantees receive repeat, unrestricted/general-purpose funding indicating multi-year partnerships and trust-based philanthropy rather than many small, one-off grants.
Notable grantees: Project Success, Hope Academy, Every Meal, YMCA of the North, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local. Ninety-six percent of grants go to recipients in Minnesota, and the recent list is entirely U.S.-based. Minneapolis appears repeatedly, with additional awards landing in Roseville, St. Paul, West Saint Paul, Afton, Eagan, Little Canada, Mendota Heights, and Rockford. Outside the Twin Cities core, the recent list also includes a Michigan recipient, General Assistance Inc in Southfield, though the broader distribution remains concentrated in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro.
The foundation supports organizations working on children’s health, education, welfare, and stronger family environments. Recent awards went to Hope Academy, Every Meal, YMCA of the North, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities, The Family Partnership, and Belwin Conservancy, showing a mix of education, food security, youth development, family support, and local conservation.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years: Project Success received $520,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; The Family Partnership received $600,000 in both 2023 and 2024; and Big Brothers Big Sisters Twins Cities appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. YMCA of the North and Wakota Life Care Center also recur.
The grant-size distribution centers on a $10,000 median, with p25 at $4,500 and p75 at $65,000. The recent record also includes larger capital-scale awards, including $1,308,000 to Hope Academy, $1,200,000 to Every Meal, and $1,115,000 to YMCA of the North.
It is local in scope. Ninety-six percent of grants go to recipients in Minnesota, and the recent grant list is entirely U.S.-based. Most awards are concentrated in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, with repeated grants to organizations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Roseville, West Saint Paul, Afton, Eagan, Little Canada, Mendota Heights, and Rockford.
Yes. Several active grant programs are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including the Bricks-and-Mortar Grant Program, General Grants (Bricks-and-Mortar Funding), US Grantmaking (Saint Paul / Minneapolis Metro), and International Grantmaking (Tanzania & Africa). These programs focus on capital funding and, in some cases, program support for children’s health, education, welfare, and family environments.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Peter J King Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects must align with the Foundation's mission and additional criteria. The Foundation emphasizes organizations dedicated to improving children's health, education, and welfare, and building a stronger family environment; it also serves specific geographies, primarily the Saint Paul and Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Who can apply: Projects should align with the Foundation's mission and additional criteria. The Foundation supports organizations in Africa, including those affiliated with the Iringa Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and projects supported through Daughters of Charity International Project Services.
Who can apply: Organizations whose activities are dedicated to children’s health, education and welfare and to building a stronger family environment; priority given to organizations serving the Saint Paul / Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE ACADEMY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,308,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| EVERY MEAL | ROSEVILLE, MN | $1,200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YMCA OF THE NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,115,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWINS CITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $640,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BELWIN CONSERVANCY | AFTON, MN | $535,490 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PROJECT SUCCESS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $520,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| SHOULDER TO SHOULDER | EAGAN, MN | $350,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| GENERAL ASSISTANCE INC | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS | LITTLE CANADA, MN | $103,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| CONSTELLATION FUND | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| SHARING AND CARING HANDS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| CRETIN DURHAM HALL HIGH SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| RIVERWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | ROCKFORD, MN | $17,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| CHRISTIAN CROSS MINISTRIES | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ST PAUL AREA SYNOD | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YOUTHLINK | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| 180 DEGRESS INC | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE RIVER CHURCH | MINONG, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MOBILE HOPE | CORCORAN, MN | $4,500 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ST TERESA ORPHANS FOUNDATION | RICE, MN | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ROCKFORD AREA BREAKFAST CLUB | ROCKFORD, MN | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NEIGHBORS INC | SOUTH ST PAUL, MN | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NORTHEAST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE | SHOREVIEW, MN | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $600,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PROJECT SUCCESS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $520,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWINS CITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $320,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| WAKOTA LIFE CARE CENTER | WEST SAINT PAUL, MN | $220,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS | LITTLE CANADA, MN | $213,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YMCA OF THE NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $65,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| IRINGA HOPE | LAKEVILLE, MN | $58,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ST THOMAS ACADEMY AQUATICS CENTER | MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| SHARING AND CARING HANDS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| RIVERWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | ROCKFORD, MN | $17,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ST PAUL AREA SYNOD | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| SHOULDER TO SHOULDER | EAGAN, MN | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| CHRISTIAN CROSS MINISTRIES | CAMBRIDGE, MN | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| YOUTHLINK | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $8,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MOBILE HOPE | CORCORAN, MN | $7,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE RIVER CHURCH | MINONG, WI | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF MN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $4,500 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| 180 DEGRESS INC | ST PAUL, MN | $4,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ST TERESA ORPHANS FOUNDATION | RICE, MN | $3,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ROCKFORD AREA BREAKFAST CLUB | ROCKFORD, MN | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NEIGHBORS INC | SOUTH ST PAUL, MN | $1,500 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE SANNEH FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NORTHEAST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE | SHOREVIEW, MN | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $600,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PROJECT SUCCESS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $520,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHRE BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $320,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
EVERY MEAL
$1,200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
PROJECT SUCCESS
GENERAL PURPOSE
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
$350,000GENERAL PURPOSE
GENERAL ASSISTANCE INC
$200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
CRETIN DURHAM HALL HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000GENERAL PURPOSE
RIVERWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$17,000GENERAL PURPOSE
CHRISTIAN CROSS MINISTRIES
$12,500GENERAL PURPOSE
ST PAUL AREA SYNOD
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
THE RIVER CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSE
MOBILE HOPE
$4,500GENERAL PURPOSE
ST TERESA ORPHANS FOUNDATION
$3,000GENERAL PURPOSE
ROCKFORD AREA BREAKFAST CLUB
$2,000GENERAL PURPOSE
NORTHEAST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE
$2,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TWINS CITIES
$320,000GENERAL PURPOSE
WAKOTA LIFE CARE CENTER
$220,000GENERAL PURPOSE
IRINGA HOPE
$58,000GENERAL PURPOSE
ST THOMAS ACADEMY AQUATICS CENTER
$20,000GENERAL PURPOSE
RIVERWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$17,000GENERAL PURPOSE
ST PAUL AREA SYNOD
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
CHRISTIAN CROSS MINISTRIES
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
MOBILE HOPE
$7,000GENERAL PURPOSE
THE RIVER CHURCH
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF MN
$4,500GENERAL PURPOSE
ST TERESA ORPHANS FOUNDATION
$3,000GENERAL PURPOSE
ROCKFORD AREA BREAKFAST CLUB
$2,000GENERAL PURPOSE
NORTHEAST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE
$1,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BIG BROTHRE BIG SISTERS TWIN CITIES
$320,000GENERAL PURPOSE
