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Knowles Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LA JOLLA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $33K. Total assets have grown from $659K in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Knowles Family Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $435K, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $100K and $121K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $121K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $95K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Idaho and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$51K
Based on 3 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.
Knowles Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, ID, NY.
Knowles Family Foundation has distributed a total of $435K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $95K.
Knowles Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knowles Family Foundation is headquartered in LA JOLLA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Knowles | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raymond Knowles | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$111K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$108K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$93K
Distribution Amount
$94K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$435K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Stanford, CA | $52K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Palm Desert, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Lukes Wood River Hospital FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Ketchum, ID | $19K | 2023 |
| Harmon Recovery FundGENERAL PURPOSE | La Quinta, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Diego Humane SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ussga Memorial FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Elmsford, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Chp 11 99 FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Costa Mesa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Children Of The CaliforniasTO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF THE CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIA | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Arch Community HousingTO ASSIST IN PROVIDING COMMUNITY HOUSING | Ketchum, ID | $25K | 2022 |
| Spur Community FoundationDEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING CHARITABLE GIVING IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. | Ketchum, ID | $95K | 2021 |
| St Luke'S Wood River FoundationTO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY | Ketchum, ID | $7K | 2021 |
| Higher Ground Sun ValleyTO SUPPORT RECREATIONAL THERAPY WITH THE POWERS OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO ACHIEVE WHOLE-LIFE HEALING. | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2021 |
| Harmon Recovery FoundationTO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION DEPENDENCIES. | La Quinta, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND THE INSTITUTES UNMATCHED LIBRARY OF HISTORICAL RECORDS AND ARCHIVES | Standford, CA | $51K | 2020 |
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