King Philanthropies

King Philanthropies, a private foundation based in Menlo Park, CA, was established in 2016 by Robert E. and Dorothy J. King, who joined the Giving Pledge in 2020. It funds initiatives addressing climate change and extreme poverty, focusing on global development, well-being research, and programs for at-risk youth and rural entrepreneurs. The organization is led by President and CEO Kimberly Starkey, with George Edward Diener as COO and Kartick Kumar as Managing Director. As of 2024, its endowment assets totaled $553.5 million, generating an annual income of $89.7 million. In 2023, it disbursed $11.2 million, contributing to 13 grants totaling $13.7 million between 2020 and 2024, and is governed by 7 officers and approximately 10 staff.