Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
PLEASE NOTE: Grantmaking for the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation is currently on hold while the board reviews its grantmaking strategy.
Foundation Information
What are your funding priorities?
You can find out more information on the Grantmaking page.
Does the King Foundation award discretionary grants?
The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation reserves the right to make grants at the discretion of its board members. Organizations that receive funding are selected by the board, and letters of inquiry are not accepted for such funding.
Will the King Foundation support ongoing projects or only new projects?
We have done both but prefer short-term projects with clearly defined goals and measurable results. Future support should never be assumed once a grant has been awarded. It is not the goal of the Foundation to provide annual support to any organization, nor are we interested in providing grants to correct funding gaps, whatever the reason might be for them.
Will the King Foundation make emergency grants?
No. The Foundation has no emergency funds to distribute.
Can I set up a meeting with the foundation?
The trustees do not grant interviews to prospective grantees, nor do they normally make site visits. If you would like to introduce yourself or the organization or if you have a question, please use the contact form.
Grantmaking
What are the deadlines?
The STK Foundation is currently reviewing their grantmaking process. As a result, there is currently no deadline or application process. If you would like to receive an email update when the planning process is complete, please send a request via our contact form.
Who is eligible to apply for a grant?
Any 501(c)(3) organization in the state of Maine is eligible. No applications will be considered from any organization without 501(c)(3) status, unless the applicant is a town, fire or emergency aid department or school system with tax-exempt status.
What is the size of a typical grant?
In the past, grants have ranged from $500 to $50,000. Endowment grants are rare, as are matching or challenge grants.
Does the King Foundation make multi-year commitments?
We do, occasionally, at our discretion. However, our preference is to award one-time grants that improve the capacity or function of an organization.
If we receive funding, do we need to submit a grant report?
Organizations receiving a grant will be expected to keep the Foundation informed as to the progress of their project; this may be done through a written update, letters, newsletters, photos, or other pertinent materials. In special circumstances, applicants might be asked to submit a formal grant report upon completion of a project. To submit an update, please use the contact form.
If we receive funding, may we publicize the grant and/or use the King Foundation name in advertising or solicitations?
If you are awarded a grant, you should ask for permission to publicize the award in anything other than a newsletter or organizational report. We prefer that it be publicized only locally. It is not a requirement that it be publicized.
Other
Can you put me in touch with Stephen King?
No. Stephen has no public contact information and we will not provide that information to you or forward on messages to him. Stephen King’s Official Website is the best place to find information about Stephen, his books, and his movies and shows.
Can I visit Stephen King's archives?
The Stephen Edwin King Archives are not open to the general public. You can find out more information here.
Is there a museum?
Contrary to internet rumors, there is no museum or publicly-available space at the foundation, archives, or residency.