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Knisely Family Founation Inc. is a private corporation based in TUCSON, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Jil K Feldhausen. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $3.9M in 2012 to $5.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and Wyoming. According to available records, Knisely Family Founation Inc. has made 130 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $603K in 2020 to $260K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $745K distributed across 25 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $248K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Wyoming, Washington, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$31K
Based on 26 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.
Knisely Family Founation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, WY, WA.
Knisely Family Founation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.9M across 130 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $248K.
Knisely Family Founation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knisely Family Founation Inc. is headquartered in TUCSON, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pennington | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank Auletta | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jil Feldhausen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jaye Mercer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John E Morton | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evan Feldhausen | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margy Morton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Monroe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay Knisely | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fred Rauche | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NourishCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $40K | 2023 |
| Imago Dei SchoolCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $18K | 2023 |
| The Drawing Studio Of TucsonCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Amberly'S PlaceCHARITABLE | Yuma, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Converse Hope CenterCHARITABLE | Douglas, WY | $15K | 2023 |
| New Women New YorkerCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of WyomingCHARITABLE | Evansville, WY | $15K | 2023 |
| Our Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Chelan Douglas CasaCHARITABLE | Wenatchee, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Gorge Grown Food NetworkCHARITABLE | Hood River, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| Tucson Medical CenterCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $12K | 2023 |
| Mobile Meals Of WenatcheeCHARITABLE | Wenatchee, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The RockiesCHARITABLE | Evansville, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Denver Rescue MissionCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Tucson And Southern ArizonaCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Health And Science Univ FoundationCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Literacy ConnectsCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $6K | 2023 |
| Global Camps AfricaCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mother Seton HousingCHARITABLE | Casper, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Tucson Community Tennis ProgramCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Dcc Preservation FoundationCHARITABLE | Douglas, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Healing JourneyCHARITABLE | Yuma, AZ | $11K | 2022 |
| Wikitongues IncCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| The King'S Portion Community Compassion CenterCHARITABLE | Douglas, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Psc Partners Seeking CureCHARITABLE | Greenwood Village, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of DouglasCHARITABLE | Douglas, WY | $10K | 2022 |
| Seton Hall UniversityCHARITABLE | South Orange, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Sylmar, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| El Rio Health Center FoundationCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Tucson Food ShareCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Mosier Community SchoolCHARITABLE | Mosier, OR | $5K | 2022 |
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