Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Thomson, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $390,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$390,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $246,500 the year before.
75% 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 | $246,500 | 5 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $390,000 | 8 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc 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 Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $315,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Csra | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Child Enrichment | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Unrestricted, $100k law school fund scholarship | $25,000 |
| Georgia Natural Resources Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Via Cognitive | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shell Knox Berry
Questions people ask
Does Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc give?
$390,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Shell Knox Berry (Secretary).
What does Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.