GKV Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
GKV Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lenox, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,480 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $189,165. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$231,480
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$189,165
- Assets$832,451
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $224,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $567,239 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $224,000 | 9 | $991,072 |
| 2025 | $231,480 | 8 | $832,451 |
How to apply
| Contact | GKV Charitable Foundation 399 Under Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (518) 218-0187 |
| What to submit | See information on website gfvfdn.org |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See information on website gkvfdn.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What GKV Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $229,730 |
| New York | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homefarm at Undermountain Inc | General charitable needs | $189,165 |
| Shakespeare & Company Inc | General charitable needs | $15,565 |
| Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge Inc | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Community Acess to the Arts | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Edith Wharton Restoration-The Mount | Spring 2024 gala | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires | General charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Authors Guild Foundation Inc | General charitable needs | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Knisely
Questions people ask
Does GKV Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See information on website gkvfdn.org.
How much does GKV Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$231,480 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs GKV Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Knisely (President).
What does GKV Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.