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Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. is a private corporation based in GARDNER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. The principal officer is Elden Bjurling. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $92K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. has made 16 grants totaling $132K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $59K in 2021 to $73K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $19K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 8 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.
Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. has distributed a total of $132K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $19K.
Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Knowlton Foundation For The Elderly Inc. is headquartered in GARDNER, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hermanson | President | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Robert Abisla | Treasurer | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Alan Goguen | Secretary | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Susan Hartshorn | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Rice | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tayna Jacques | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victoria Kazinskas | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Donald Miller | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Calvin Brooks | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman Wironen | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neil Erickson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$73K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$71K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$132K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Community Action CommitteeMEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $19K | 2023 |
| Gardner Visiting Nurses AssocMEDICAL SERVICES FOR NEEDY ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $17K | 2023 |
| Montachusett Home Care CorpSERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | Leominster, MA | $13K | 2023 |
| Gardner Council On AgingSERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Winchendon Community Action CommittMEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY | Winchendon, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Levi Heywood Memorial LibrarySERVICES/MATERIALS FOR THE ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Montachusett Opportunity CouncilSERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | Fitchburg, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Henry Heywood HospitalSERVICES/EQUIPMENT TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Council On AgingSERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | Gardner, MA | $4K | 2021 |