Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,100 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $27,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$297,100
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $242,100 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $203,300 | 34 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $242,100 | 30 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $297,100 | 64 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Randall Knowles 3017 Ninth Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405-3421 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 799-1547, knowlesmontana@juno.com |
| What to submit | Written, there is no formal application |
| Restrictions | The foundation gives priority to non-profit groups in the sun river valley, and education, music, art, theatre; around cascade county, Montana; and historic preservation across Montana. |
What Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 57 | $284,800 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Christian Church | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Cascade County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Great Falls | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Great Falls Municipal Band | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hi-Ine Future Foundation Inc | For the advancement of the Malta Swimming Pool | $20,000 |
| Sun River Valley Lions Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Great Falls-Cascade County Senior Citizens Center | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation | Bowling Alley remodel fund | $15,000 |
| St Ann Church | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Friends of the Little Belts | To help publish maps for hikers and off road users in various Montana Mountain Ranges | $10,000 |
| Sun River Valley Historical Society | to cover expense for moving the barn | $10,000 |
| Uptown Optimist Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Housed Great Falls | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Simms High School | To help BPA to Attend National Conference | $9,000 |
| Recycle Montana Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Extreme History Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Falls Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disor | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation | New Music Program at MSDB | $5,000 |
| North Eugene High School | Band Trip fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| City of Great Falls | to complete the purchase and installation of signage for the historic St. Peter's Mission | $3,000 |
| Great Falls Community Concert Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Big Sky Country National Heritage Area Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| J C Adams Stone Barn Co | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Missouri River Open Lands Preservation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Montana Congress of Parents Teachers Students | Pay for School Lunches | $2,000 |
| Montana Congress of Parents Teachers Students | to purchase children's Lunches | $2,000 |
| Montana Museum of Railroad History | To help update the control system | $2,000 |
| Friends of Montana PBS Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Pet Paw-See Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Prairie Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cda Comm Theater & Academy Inc | Middle School Acting School | $1,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Church World Service | $1,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Great Falls FISH, Inc. | $1,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation | To provide NEW Bath Rugs and Top Sheets for the Guest Rooms | $1,000 |
| Great Falls Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Montanta Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dyllan Herman
- Randall Gene Knowles
- Sheryl Knowles
Questions people ask
Does Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc give?
$297,100 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dyllan Herman (VP), Randall Gene Knowles (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Sheryl Knowles (Dir).
What does Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.