Knox Foundation
Accepts applications
Knox Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $548,200 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$548,200
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $503,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $503,500 | 41 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $548,200 | 38 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruby Pediangco 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 303-2847 |
| What to submit | Applications may be submitted in letter form outlining the request together with such supporting materials as the applicant desires. |
| Deadlines | November 1st |
| Restrictions | Makes grants to educational, cultural, youth, environmental education and community support organizations located in Minnesota |
What Knox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $286,700 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $161,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | General operating | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | General operating | $50,000 |
| St Paul Academy & Summit School | General operating | $50,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | General operating | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General operating | $35,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation (Hhei | General operating | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General operating | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | General operating | $11,700 |
| Moma PS1 | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | General operating | $10,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania School of DSG | General operating | $10,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General operating | $9,000 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Compas Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church MPLS | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Church in Nantucket | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Land Council | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Woodcock Minnesota | General operating | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago Booth School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Family Partnership | General operating | $5,000 |
| NYC Audubon | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sculpturecenter | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Nantucket | General operating | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place Nantucket | General operating | $2,500 |
| Common Bond Communities | General operating | $2,500 |
| Housing Nantucket | General operating | $2,500 |
| Camp Sankaty Head Sankaty Head Foundati | General operating | $2,500 |
| Vocalessence | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Loppet Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | General operating | $1,500 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susanne Lilly Hutcheson
- Zenas W Hutcheson
- Ruby Pediangco
Questions people ask
Does Knox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1st.
How much does Knox Foundation give?
$548,200 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Knox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susanne Lilly Hutcheson (President/Direct), Zenas W Hutcheson (Director) and Ruby Pediangco (Secretary).
What does Knox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.