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Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation is a private corporation based in OAKLAND, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Gary Knecht. It holds total assets of $20.1M. Annual income is reported at $416K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $233K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $25K and $152K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $152K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Mexico, Illinois, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NM, IL.
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation has distributed a total of $233K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $125K.
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation is headquartered in OAKLAND, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Knecht | SECT'Y/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leah Levy | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Nevers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Squeak Carnwath | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra Shannonhouse | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline Black | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$20.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$233K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaune Quick-To-See SmithArtist Award | Corrales, NM | $25K | 2023 |
| Intersection For The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Eastside Arts AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Juan SanchezArtist Award | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Muse Dart Moderne De ParisViola Frey; Self Portrait, 1974;ceramic and glazes 60 1/4 x 25 x 21 inches;VF-0046CSS | Paris | $125K | 2021 |
| Nancy RubinsArtist Award | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| The Aspen InstituteBIPOC INTERNS AND FELLOWS PROJECT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Underground MuseumART EDUCATIONAL | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Peter WilliamsARTIST AWARD | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| United States ArtistsART EDUCATIONAL | Calumet Park, IL | $5K | 2020 |