Dean J. King Family Foundation

09/01/2026

2026 Dean J King Family Foundation Grant Applications are now available! Applications are due October 15th.

Jimmy was born December 27, 1922, in Mondamin, Iowa, to Dean and Bernice (Roden) King. Jimmy graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. He farmed all of his life in the Mondamin area. Jimmy was very generous to many organizations in Harrison County, which included West Harrison High School...

08/13/2026

Reminder to get your 2025 Project Evaluations completed to ensure your organization is eligible for 2026 Grant cycle. All evaluations must be postmarked prior to August 31st.

2026 Dean J King Family Foundation Grant Applications will be available September 1st!

Jimmy was born December 27, 1922, in Mondamin, Iowa, to Dean and Bernice (Roden) King. Jimmy graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. He farmed all of his life in the Mondamin area. Jimmy was very generous to many organizations in Harrison County, which included West Harrison High School...

12/02/2025

In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, the Dean J King Family Foundation recently convened and awarded over $1.5 million in grant funds to 58 local nonprofits, a truly uplifting testament to the power of Jimmy’s generosity. It is heartwarming to witness numerous local nonprofits collaborating to enhance the quality of life in Harrison County, a shining example of community spirit. We encourage everyone to continue donating and supporting all of the initiatives underway locally, inspiring a brighter future for all.

09/02/2025

2025 Dean J King Family Foundation Grant Applications are now available! Applications available on website.

Jimmy was born December 27, 1922, in Mondamin, Iowa, to Dean and Bernice (Roden) King. Jimmy graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. He farmed all of his life in the Mondamin area. Jimmy was very generous to many organizations in Harrison County, which included West Harrison High School...

09/02/2025

2025 Dean J King Family Foundation Grant Applications are now available! Applications available on website.

https://www.djkingfoundation.com

02/10/2025

Jimmy King Scholarship applications and information sheets are now available in all Harrison County Guidance Counselor’s offices. Any Harrison County 2025 graduating senior who plans to further his or her education may apply. These scholarships are sponsored by the Dean J. King Family Foundation.

Scholarships are available for full-time students going to a four-year college or university and for full-time students going to a two-year community college or trade school.

Two additional scholarships are available at each school for a less-than-two-year vocational trade school education.

Applications will be due April 11th at the student’s Guidance Counselor’s office.

Scholarship winners will be chosen by the Jimmy King Scholarship Committee formed at each school consisting of employees of the that school.

11/11/2024

The 2024 Grants cycle has concluded. We extend our appreciation to all applicants. This year, we fulfilled 73 grant requests within Harrison County, despite increasing competition that unfortunately precluded funding for numerous worthy projects. We eagerly anticipate the completion of these initiatives throughout our county. Applications for the 2025 Grant cycle will become available on September 1, 2025.

09/17/2024

Reminder grant applications are due 10/15/24.

Jimmy was born December 27, 1922, in Mondamin, Iowa, to Dean and Bernice (Roden) King. Jimmy graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. He farmed all of his life in the Mondamin area. Jimmy was very generous to many organizations in Harrison County, which included West Harrison High School...

09/01/2024

2024 Dean J King Family Foundation Grant Applications are now available! Applications available on website.

Jimmy was born December 27, 1922, in Mondamin, Iowa, to Dean and Bernice (Roden) King. Jimmy graduated from Mondamin High School in 1941. He farmed all of his life in the Mondamin area. Jimmy was very generous to many organizations in Harrison County, which included West Harrison High School...

05/14/2024

Congratulations to all the Jimmy King Scholarship recipients. The Foundation was able to grant $125,000 in scholarships to Harrison County students.

2024 Jimmy King Scholars

Woodbine:
4-year
Meredith Sherer
Madison Thomas
Austin Fitchhorn

2-year
Tucker Pape

Logan Magnolia:
4-year
Gavin Kiger
Jaelyn Lease
Rory Madsen
Gage Shook

2-year
James “Jed” Lake
Rex Meeker

Less-than-2-year
Calvin Collins
Jack Straight

West Harrison:
4-year
Mariah Bruning

2-year
Gabe Hardy

Less-than-2-year
Aiyana Bowman

Missouri Valley:
4-year
Peyton Bell
Dane Janssen
Nicole Olson
Mia Hansen
Ben Hansen

2-year
No applications

Boyer Valley
4-year
Jessica O’Day
Benjamin Lantz
Lauren Malone

2-year
Zoey Yanak

Less-than-2-year
Johnny Tremel