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Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW

Preselected recipients only Eagan, Minnesota · EIN 426057587

Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,672 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $24,500 the year before.

46% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$12,0351$621,320
2023$24,50025$725,510
2024$25,67222$787,194

How to apply

Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa12$13,200
Illinois8$8,972
Oregon1$2,500
Texas1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Care
Rock Island, IL
General operating$2,500
River Bend Foodbank
Davenport, IA
General operating$2,500
Friendly House
Portland, OR
General operating$2,500
Scott County Historical Society
Eldridge, IA
General operating$1,750
The Children's Therapy Center of QC
Rock Island, IL
General operating$1,500
Marriage and Family Counseling Service
Rock Island, IL
General operating$1,472
Handicapped Development Center
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,250
German American Heritage Center
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,200
Boy Scouts of America
Irving, TX
General operating$1,000
Narratives QC
Rock Island, IL
General operating$1,000
Nahant Marsh Education Center
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,000
The Midwest Writing Center
Rock Island, IL
General operating$1,000
Mississippi Valley Blues Society
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,000
Dress for Success Quad Cities
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,000
Tapestry Farms
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,000
Quad Cities Sports Initiative Inc
Davenport, IA
General operating$1,000
The 180 Zone Inc
Davenport, IA
General operating$500
Child Abuse Council
Moline, IL
General operating$500
Junior Achievement of
Moline, IL
General operating$500
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Moline, IL
General operating$500
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Davenport, IA
General operating$500
North Scott Educational Foundation
Eldridge, IA
General operating$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW give?

$25,672 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW?

Its 2024 filing lists US Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Tr UW fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and arts and culture.

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