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The Earl and Winifred Knudsen

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 306193765

The Earl and Winifred Knudsen is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,100 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,410 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $44,400 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$28,4008$770,787
2024$44,4008$789,944
2025$34,1008$856,009

How to apply

The Earl and Winifred Knudsen 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 The Earl and Winifred Knudsen funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania8$34,100

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Martin Library
York, PA
General operating$7,000
Strand Capitol Performing Arts
York, PA
General operating$7,000
York County SPCA
York, PA
General operating$6,820
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
York, PA
General operating$3,410
York County Community Foundation
York, PA
General operating$3,410
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA
General operating$3,000
York Cty Cerebral Palsy Home Inc
Mount Joy, PA
General support$1,755
Mt Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
General operating$1,705

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen give?

$34,100 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,410.

Who runs The Earl and Winifred Knudsen?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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