KNU For Kids Foundation
Preselected recipients only
KNU For Kids Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $586,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$586,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $541,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $546,000 | 16 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $541,000 | 18 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $586,000 | 17 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
KNU For Kids 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 KNU For Kids Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $300,000 |
| California | 8 | $285,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mou | Support mission of improving the quality of life by enabling all people to exercise individual choice in their own reproductive health. | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club la Harbor | To support youth clubs and activities. | $50,000 |
| Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork | Supporting Roaring Fork youth as they navigate life's challenges and successes by providing food and support services. | $50,000 |
| Individual | To support healthy families. | $50,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Hope House Colorado | Provide resources for self-sufficiency programs to parenting teen moms | $47,500 |
| J F Shea Therapeutic Riding | Therapeutic riding for people with disabilities | $45,000 |
| Assistance League of San Pedro Sout | Fundraising, managing and staffing various philanthropic projects. | $40,000 |
| Individual | Assist local youth and adults with limited resources recover from substance abuse, break the addiction cycle, learn new lifestyle living without drugs & alcohol | $40,000 |
| Center on Colfax | creating inclusive programs and events, fostering connections, and leveraging the individual and collective strengths of the community | $35,000 |
| Windwalkers | Riding program for the handicapped | $30,000 |
| Aspen Hope Center | Suicide prevention hotline; crisis intervention and therapy services | $27,500 |
| Center Theatre Group | Theater for underpriviledged children | $20,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | To empower low-income youth to build self-esteem, self discipline and a sense of accomplishment through danceacademic and family programs | $20,000 |
| Richstone Family Center | After school programs for at-risk children. | $10,000 |
| Team Hoyt Denver | Empowering People With Disabilities Through Running | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide educational tools and service to small foundations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald W Kehle
- Jacqueline J Kehle
- Kristin Nelson
- Karen Ulman
- Ashley F Charbonneau
- Tyler Nelson
- Kyle Ulman
Questions people ask
Does KNU For Kids Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KNU For Kids Foundation give?
$586,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs KNU For Kids Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald W Kehle (Director), Jacqueline J Kehle (Director), Kristin Nelson (Director) and Karen Ulman (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does KNU For Kids Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.