King Foundation to accept grant applications

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In keeping with Jimmy King’s legacy of charitable giving, the Board of Directors of the Dean J. King Family Foundation announces its annual grant cycle.

The Dean J. King Family Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable foundation. It awards grants for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Harrison County. Only federally recognized 501(c)(3) organizations or those obtaining a qualified fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.

Please note the Foundation does not fund ordinary operating expenses including but not limited to expenses for wages and salaries, repairs and maintenance, debt repayment, taxes, etc. The focus is the funding of specific projects.

Applications will be available September 1st at the Foundation’s website: djkingfoundation.com. Completed applications must be returned by October 16th. The Board of Directors makes the final decision on grant awards. Successful applicants will be notified in December.

PLEASE NOTE: 2022 grant recipients MUST return the evaluation sheet postmarked no later than September 1st to be eligible for a 2023 grant.

Any questions may be directed to deanjkingfoundation@gmail.com or by calling 712-644-2333.