Dean J. King Family Foundation

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

02/19/2024

Jimmy King Scholarship applications and information sheets are now available in all Harrison County Guidance Counselor’s offices. Any Harrison County 2024 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 12th 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.

09/01/2023

2023 Dean J King Family Foundation Grants 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...

05/18/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Jimmy King Scholars and best of luck to all 2023 graduates.

Each year the Dean J King Family Foundation awards scholarships to students at all 5 Harrison County School. A student may apply for any of the three following scholarships that apply to him/her:
1. Those attending a four-year college or university
$5,000 for each of the first two years of their education
2. Those attending a two-year community college or trade school
$5,000 for each of the first two years of their education
3. Those attending a less than two-year accredited trade school program
$5,000 (one time)

Here are this years recipients.

Boyer Valley
4 year college:
Mackenzie Schwery
Josh Gorden
Bobby Gross
2 year college:
Cole Miller

Missouri Valley
4 year college :
Kaydence Cihacek
Emma Kirk
Emma Gute
Sophia Messerschmidt
Victoria Porter
2 year college:
Taylor Wohlers
Alexis Manzo

West Harrison
4 year college:
Mason King
Koleson Evans
Grace Thomas
2 year college:
Brady Melby

Woodbine:
4 year college:
John Hansen
Erin Sullivan
2 year college:
Sara Ryerson

Logan-Magnolia
4 year:
Macanna Guritz
Greylan Hornbeck
Emma Perkins
Calvin Wallis
2 year college:
Jada Cohn

Note: No trade school applicants in 2023. We hope to award at least one trade school scholarship at every school next year.

02/16/2023

**********Jimmy King Scholarship ********** Applications and information sheets are now available in all Harrison County Guidance Counselor’s offices. Any Harrison County 2023 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.