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Knox Charles C UW Pers

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 236225502

Knox Charles C UW Pers is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $75,000. 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 the same as $265,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 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
2023$245,0005$5.1 million
2024$265,0006$5.3 million
2025$265,0006$5.7 million

How to apply

Knox Charles C UW Pers 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 Knox Charles C UW Pers funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania6$265,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Surrey Services for Senior
Devon, PA
General operating$75,000
The Hickman Friends Sr Community of WC
West Chester, PA
General operating$60,000
Eldernet of Lower Merion and Narberth
Bryn Mawr, PA
General operating$55,000
Main Line Meals on Wheels Inc
Devon, PA
General operating$30,000
New Horizons Senior Center
Narberth, PA
General operating$25,000
Palm Center for Positive Aging
Ardmore, PA
General operating$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Knox Charles C UW Pers accept grant applications?

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

How much does Knox Charles C UW Pers give?

$265,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.

Who runs Knox Charles C UW Pers?

Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Fentress (Co-Trustee), Jane Dellheim (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).

What does Knox Charles C UW Pers fund?

Based on its grants, mainly seniors.

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