Kenneth Kendal King Foundation
The Kenneth King Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting community and economic development initiatives, human services, job training programs, and youth development organizations. Its mission focuses on empowering vulnerable populations through various forms of program support, general operating assistance, and capital campaigns. The foundation primarily serves organizations that provide essential services such as housing, food support, and job training, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it supports. While its funding is concentrated in Colorado, it also extends assistance to select organizations in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Colorado-based nonprofit delivering community development, human services, job training, youth programming, or similar direct-service work seeking program or general operating support in the typical $10k–$50k range.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Colorado or demonstrates strong in-state impact.
- • Request is for program support or general operating funding aligned with community wealth, workforce, youth, or human services.
- • Asking for a mid-sized grant (typical median grant about $20k; multiple grants in the $10k–$50k band).
- • Can submit a letter of inquiry and meet the stated March 1 or September 1 deadlines.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly in Colorado (about 98% of dollars in-state in the latest year), with only minimal out-of-state awards across two other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (99 grants to 94 distinct organizations) and a large number of new grantees, so the foundation funds many independent nonprofits rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial entry by new organizations (65 new recipients in the latest year) and filings include LOI/application instructions and annual deadlines, so unfamiliar Colorado applicants appear plausibly able to join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
