Red Lodge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Red Lodge Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,249 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,128. 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$321,249
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,128
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $275,571 the year before.
35% 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 | $275,571 | 29 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $321,249 | 37 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $173,314 |
| New York | 4 | $40,060 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $32,264 |
| California | 3 | $20,260 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $6,033 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,220 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Bicycle Relief NFP | Charitable purposes | $55,128 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable purposes | $32,264 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| NPH USA Fka Friends of the Orphans | Charitable purposes | $11,080 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boston College | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Building Peaceful Bridges | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Ukraine | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| University of California - San Diego | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Wbez | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Feast Feeding Everyone at Special Times | Charitable purposes | $5,220 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,150 |
| QGV City Year | Charitable purposes | $5,110 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Giving | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pickles Group | Charitable purposes | $3,719 |
| Friends of the Orphan | Charitable purposes | $2,400 |
| Depauw University | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable purposes | $1,545 |
| Moonlight Community Foundation | Charitable purposes | $1,033 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable purposes | $1,020 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Church | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Wikimedia | Charitable purposes | $260 |
| McKitrick Elementary | Charitable purposes | $203 |
| Winnetka Auxiliary | Charitable purposes | $154 |
| The Record North Shore | Charitable purposes | $103 |
| Firstgiving | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Institute for the Study of War | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The Josselyn Center | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Charitable purposes | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Knupp
- Colleen Mitchell Knupp
- Haley J Knupp
Questions people ask
Does Red Lodge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red Lodge Foundation give?
$321,249 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Red Lodge Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Knupp (Vice-Pres, Treas & Dir), Colleen Mitchell Knupp (Pres, Sec & Dir) and Haley J Knupp (Dir).
What does Red Lodge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.