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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Courtney DeSisto, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $750,000 in grants to 28 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities are extended by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$750K
2025
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$63.1K
C
Courtney Desisto
Board Member
L
Lisa Hardiman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO?
No. KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO give?
KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO primarily gives to organizations located in Rhode Island, New York, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO make each year?
In 2025, KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $750 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO fund recently?
In 2025, KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Wider Path Home Foundation, ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC, and Praxis Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO?
KINGS GRANT FOUNDATION C/O COURTNEY DESISTO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.