– The JPS Foundation is pleased to announce it has named Leah M.
King, CFRE as its new President, effective October 28, 2024. King is a visionary thought leader with over 25 years
of executive experience in nonprofit and private corporations.
King comes to the JPS Foundation from United Way of Tarrant County where she was responsible for leading the
organization through significant growth, providing fiscal oversight, and increasing both financial support and
developing new initiatives. During King’s tenure as CEO, United Way of Tarrant County invested tens of millions
of dollars in the Tarrant County community through direct service programming, volunteer efforts, donor
designations, agency allocations, and the distribution of federal and state grants.
“JPS Health Network and the JPS Foundation are thrilled to introduce someone of Leah’s caliber to lead the
Foundation,” said Dr. Karen Duncan, JPS President and CEO. “Leah possesses the qualifications and expertise to
grow the JPS Foundation to greater serve the patients of JPS, and to create a lasting impact on the JPS
Foundation and Tarrant County community for years to come.”
As President of the JPS Foundation, King will oversee the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and align them with
JPS Health Network to establish strong partnerships with funders and community organizations. King’s
leadership will allow the Foundation to address significant healthcare challenges facing the community.
King’s appointment concludes a three-month search process completed by the JPS Foundation executive search
committee and board chair, Larry Anfin. “With Leah’s demonstrated record of accomplishment in fundraising,
experience in the nonprofit sector, and influence in the Tarrant County community, it was evident to the
committee that she was the best person to lead the JPS Foundation into its next chapter,” stated Anfin.
“I am thrilled to have been selected to lead the JPS Foundation during this time of unprecedented growth in our
community. I have always been deeply passionate about healthcare and its power to transform lives and am
honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the dedicated professionals at JPS Health Network,” says
King. “I look forward to supporting the team in its efforts to advance healthcare delivery for this community.”
About the JPS Foundation:
The JPS Foundation is a non-profit organization working in the community to raise donations for the patients,
community, and team members of JPS Health Network. As the county’s essential hospital, JPS provides
healthcare access to all Tarrant County residents. While government funding plays a role in helping JPS fulfill
that commitment, the JPS Foundation raises funds to fill the gap ensuring our patients are able to receive the
high-quality care they deserve. Since the JPS Foundation was established in 1997, over $20 million has been
raised to support programs which have made a tremendous impact on the network. Find out more about the JPS
Foundation by visiting givetojps.org.
