The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $531,504 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,950 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$531,504
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,950
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $335,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $691,150 | 21 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $335,500 | 18 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $531,504 | 10 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
The Diana Dollar Knowles 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 The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $531,504 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Ballet | Education - $100,000; general support - $25,000 | $125,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Education purposes - $50,000; manet and morisot exhibit - $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Grace Cathedral | Community preschool - $25,000; arts programs - $60,000 | $85,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | Boheme out of box - $50,000; adler fellowship program - $25,000 | $75,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | Environment education center - $25,000; raise the paddle grant - $35,000; general support - $6,900 | $66,900 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | General support | $35,000 |
| Achieve Tahoe | General support | $19,604 |
| Moving Forward Toward Independence | General support | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run of the Bay Area | General support | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Teaching Ministry | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi H Cary
- Susan S Briggs
- Hilary C Pierce
- Joseph C Hickingbotham IV
- Darayn Hickingbotham
- Leslie Buerger
Questions people ask
Does The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation give?
$531,504 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,950.
Who runs The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi H Cary (Trustee), Susan S Briggs (Trustee), Hilary C Pierce (Trustee) and Joseph C Hickingbotham IV (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.