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Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation is a private trust based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Harvey C Knell. It holds total assets of $4.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $919K in 2011 to $4.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation has made 258 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $450. Annual giving has decreased from $2.9M in 2022 to $585K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 129 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 87 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.
Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 258 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation has distributed a total of $3.5M across 258 grants. The median grant size is $450, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1M.
Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harvey And Ellen Knell Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN R KNELL | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| HARVEY G KNELL | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$585K
Total Assets
$4.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$4.9M
Grants Paid
$585K
Contributions
$1.4M
Net Investment Income
$180K
Distribution Amount
$178K
Total: $4.9M
Total Grants
258
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$450
Unique Recipients
129
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILIES FORWARDCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| MUSEIQUECHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $150K | 2024 |
| JEWISH FEDERATIONCHARITY | MONROVIA, CA | $105K | 2024 |
| PASADENA PLAYHOUSECHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $100K | 2024 |
| CENTER THEATRE GROUPCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| HUNTINGTON LIBRARYCHARITY | SANMARINO, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITYCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $22K | 2024 |
| PASADENA JEWISH TEMPLE AND CENTERCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $16K | 2024 |
| PASADENA HERITAGECHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTSCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT ISSIE SHAPEROCHARITY | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| HEAR NOW MUSIC FESTIVALCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTECHARITY | SIMI VALLEY, CA | $10K | 2024 |
| GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATIONCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8K | 2024 |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATIONCHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| ADLCHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOODCHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE GREENCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| FRIENDS IN DEEDCHARITY | PASADNEA, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| PASADENA SHOWCASE FOR THE ARTSCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $4K | 2024 |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUNDCHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $4K | 2024 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD PASADENA & SGVCHARITY | ALTADENA, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSECHARITY | SIERRA MADRE, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSICCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| THE GAMBLE HOUSE CONSERVANCYCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTERCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| BOSTON COURT PASADENACHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| CHABAD OF PASADENACHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| SHARSHERETCHARITY | TEANECK, NJ | $2K | 2024 |
| SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTERCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| AMERICA FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOMCHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCYCHARITY | ARLINGTON, VA | $2K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICECHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| SAN MARINO MOTOR CLASSICCHARITY | PASADENA, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| TECHNOSERVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTYCHARITY | ARLINGTON, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATIONCHARITY | MERRIFIELD, VA | $1K | 2024 |
| THE MUSIC CENTERCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| GO2 FOR LUNG CANCERCHARITY | SAN CARLOS, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| DESCANSO GARDENSCHARITY | LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| TREE PEOPLECHARITY | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| MARA ELEPHANT PROJECTCHARITY | CARMEL, IN | $500 | 2024 |
| JANE GOODALL INSTITUTECHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2024 |
| LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATIONCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $450 | 2024 |
| ARBOR DAY FOUNDATIONCHARITY | LINCOLN, NE | $450 | 2024 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUNDCHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $300 | 2024 |
| LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTERCHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250 | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUSTCHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $200 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATIONCHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $200 | 2024 |
| UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUMCHARITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $180 | 2024 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INCCHARITY | NEW YORK, NY | $180 | 2024 |
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