Knee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Knee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $952,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $550,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$952,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$22.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 11 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $952,500 | 9 | $22.7 million |
How to apply
Knee Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Knee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1 | $550,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 4 | $167,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wvu Foundation | General operating support | $550,000 |
| St Francis University | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Empowers Africa | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Xavier College Prep | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Center for Great Apes | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Shay's Warriors | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Knee
- Joan Knee
Questions people ask
Does Knee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knee Family Foundation give?
$952,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Knee Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Knee (President) and Joan Knee (Secretary).
What does Knee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.