The Knox Foundation
Accepts applications
The Knox Foundation is a private foundation in Thomson, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $800,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.4 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$105 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 107 | $95.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 83 | $105 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Knox Foundation 3133 Washington Road, Thomson, GA 30824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (706) 595-1907 |
| What to submit | Contact knox foundation for forms to submit with any application for funding. Must be a 501(c)3 organization to apply. |
| Deadlines | Contact knox foundation for sumbission deadlines for the year. |
| Restrictions | Contributions are only to 501(c)3 organizations. |
What The Knox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 79 | $4.3 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $52,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Social services | $800,000 |
| Augusta Players Inc | Arts | $600,000 |
| Frederica Academy | Education | $250,000 |
| Turn Back the Block | Social services | $220,000 |
| American Red Cross | Social services | $212,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | Social services | $135,000 |
| Sacred Heart Cultural Center | Cultural | $135,000 |
| Symphony Orchestra Augusta | Arts | $100,000 |
| Hale Foundation | Social services | $92,500 |
| Child Enrichment Inc | Social services | $75,500 |
| Safe Homes | Social services | $75,000 |
| Rise Augusta | Education | $70,000 |
| Family Y of Greater Augusta | Social services | $67,500 |
| Christ Community Health Center | Medical | $65,000 |
| Historic Augusta Inc | History | $65,000 |
| Uga Foundation | University foundation | $62,500 |
| Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art | Arts | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Csrathomson | Social services | $57,500 |
| Family Promise of Augusta | Social services | $55,000 |
| Augusta Museum of History | History | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Medical | $50,000 |
| Heritage Academy | Education | $45,000 |
| Game Changers Foundation | Social services | $42,500 |
| Ga Carolina Council Bsa | Social services | $41,000 |
| Cancer Support Services | Health | $40,000 |
| Center for New Beginnings | Social services | $40,000 |
| Apparo Academy | Medical | $35,000 |
| Greater Augusta Arts Council | Arts | $35,000 |
| Phinizy Ctr for Water Sciences | Education | $35,000 |
| Augusta Locally Grown | Social services | $32,000 |
| Activities Council of Thomson | Arts | $30,000 |
| Augusta Choral Society | Arts | $30,000 |
| Augusta Rescue Mission | Social services | $25,000 |
| Augusta University Foundation - Ef | Education | $25,000 |
| Colton Ballet Company of Augusta | Arts | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Augusta | Athletics | $25,000 |
| Gap Ministries | Social services | $25,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Social service | $25,000 |
| Jessye Norman School of the Arts | Arts | $25,000 |
| McCallie School | Education | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jefferson B A Knox
- Elizabeth Knox Hopkins
Questions people ask
Does The Knox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact knox foundation for sumbission deadlines for the year..
How much does The Knox Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Knox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jefferson B A Knox (Director) and Elizabeth Knox Hopkins (Director).
What does The Knox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.