Cookie preferences
We use essential cookies for sign-in and security. With your permission, we also use Plausible Analytics to understand how the site is used. See our Privacy Policy
King Philanthropies is an impact-focused foundation that seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the world's poorest people by multiplying the impact of high-performing leaders and organizations. They focus on combating barriers to economic development through both grants and impact investments, specifically targeting those in extreme poverty defined as living on $2.15 or less per day.
The organization operates through a data-driven, evidence-based approach to accomplish the most good, conducting proactive and rigorous due diligence aligned with their core mission. Their investment areas include agriculture, food & water, and girls' education & livelihoods, aligning with what those in extreme poverty need most for their livelihoods. They make grants and impact investments while providing expertise and building networks that enable high-impact solutions to reach more people.
King Philanthropies has established itself as a significant player in the impact investing ecosystem, aiming to reach 100 million people with their interventions. They have already made substantial progress toward this goal, having reached 32.9 million lives to date through their strategic partnerships. Their approach of backing non-profits and social ventures that embody essential elements of excellence positions them as a catalyst for scalable solutions addressing global poverty.
King Philanthropies invests in high-performing ventures working to solve the world's toughest challenges through equity, debt, and project finance. They focus on sectors critical to poverty alleviation including agriculture and food systems, clean energy access, and innovative technologies that address post-harvest loss and sustainable farming practices. Their portfolio includes companies developing breakthrough technologies like nitrogen fertilizer production, solar-powered mini-grids, and food preservation solutions.
Their geographic focus appears to be global with particular emphasis on serving rural communities and off-grid areas, especially in Africa where nearly 80% of the global extreme poor live in rural areas. They target ventures that can demonstrate measurable impact in reaching those living on $2.15 or less per day, with investments spanning from early-stage innovations to more mature solutions ready for scale.

Photo credit: King Philanthropies
Focus on Extreme Poverty
Specifically targets those living on $2.15 or less per day with measurable impact.
Strategic Social Impact Investing
Team of experienced investors with deep sectoral and regional expertise making data-driven decisions.
Comprehensive Support
Provides grants, impact investments, expertise, and network-building to multiply organizational impact.
Proven Track Record
Has reached 32.9 million lives working toward goal of impacting 100 million people.
Focus areas
Locations