Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc
Preselected recipients only
Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc is a private foundation in Gardner, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$68,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,500 the year before.
39% 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 | $67,500 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $68,250 | 13 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly 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 Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $68,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Visiting Nurses Assoc | Medical services | $17,000 |
| Gardner Community Action Committee | Medical transportation for the elderly | $15,000 |
| Aging Service of No Central Mass | Services for the elderly | $9,000 |
| Winchendon Community Action | Medical transportation for the elderly | $4,500 |
| Gardner Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $4,000 |
| Henry Haywood Hospital | Services/equipment to benefit the elderly | $3,500 |
| Levi Heywood Memorial Library | Services/materials for the elderly | $3,000 |
| Montachusett Opportunity Council | Services for the elderly | $2,250 |
| Ashburnham Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Hubbardston Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Templeton Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Westminster Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Winchendon Council on Aging | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Calvin Brooks
- Michael Hermanson
- Dr Donald Miller
- Neil Erickson
- Alan Goguen
- Norman Wironen
- Susan Hartshorn
- Robert Rice
- Charles Beattie
- Vicotria Kazinskas
- Robert Abisla
- Jennifer W Aube
Questions people ask
Does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc give?
$68,250 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Calvin Brooks (Director), Michael Hermanson (President), Dr Donald Miller (Director) and Neil Erickson (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and health.