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The Knox Foundation is a private trust based in THOMSON, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1982. It holds total assets of $102M. Annual income is reported at $16.3M. Total assets have grown from $60.4M in 2011 to $102M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. The foundation aims to eliminate financial barriers to adoption by providing assistance to prospective adoptive families. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, The Knox Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 87 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Financial assistance to prospective adoptive families to eliminate barriers to adoption. The foundation helps guide families through fundraising during the adoption process.
Partnerships with local leaders to support orphan care initiatives
Support for foster care programs serving vulnerable children in communities
Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. The foundation aims to eliminate financial barriers to adoption by providing assistance to prospective adoptive families. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, SC, TN.
The Knox Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 92 grants. The median grant size is $19K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
The application deadline is CONTACT KNOX FOUNDATION FOR SUMBISSION DEADLINES FOR THE YEAR.. Contributions are only to 501(c)3 organizations.
The Knox Foundation is headquartered in THOMSON, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson B A Knox | DIRECTOR | $160K | $40K | $200K |
| Elizabeth Knox Hopkins | DIRECTOR | $35K | $9K | $44K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$102M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$102M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$19K
Unique Recipients
92
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmySOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Hale FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $62K | 2022 |
| Church Of The Good ShepherdCHURCH | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The CsraSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $1M | 2022 |
| Augusta Technical Institute FoundationEDUCATION | Augusta, GA | $500K | 2022 |
| First Tee Of AugustaATHLETICS | Augusta, GA | $465K | 2022 |
| Via Cognitive HealthMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $219K | 2022 |
| Golden Harvest Food BankSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $200K | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Cultural CenterCULTURAL | Augusta, GA | $135K | 2022 |
| Wesley Woods FoundationEDUCATION | Macon, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Gsga FoundationATHLETICS | Marietta, GA | $75K | 2022 |
| Family Y Of Greater AugustaSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $72K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $70K | 2022 |
| Child Enrichment IncSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $65K | 2022 |
| Gertrude Herbert Institute Of ArtARTS | Augusta, GA | $60K | 2022 |
| Augusta Players IncARTS | Augusta, GA | $58K | 2022 |
| Historic Augusta IncHISTORY | Augusta, GA | $55K | 2022 |
| Augusta Museum Of HistoryHISTORY | Augusta, GA | $52K | 2022 |
| Symphony Orchestra AugustaARTS | Augusta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Manna IncSOCIAL SERVICES | Thomson, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Christ Community Health CenterMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Apparo AcademyMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| Jessye Norman School Of The ArtsARTS | Augusta, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| Lydia ProjectHEALTH | Augusta, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| Ga Carolina Council BsaSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $34K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The CsrathomsonSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $33K | 2022 |
| Easter Seals East GeorgiaHEALTH | Augusta, GA | $30K | 2022 |
| Augusta Choral SocietyARTS | Augusta, GA | $28K | 2022 |
| Center For New BeginningsSOCIAL SERVICES | Waynesboro, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Gathering PlaceSOCIAL SERVICES | Brunswick, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Forces UnitedMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Warrior Alliance IncSOCIAL SERVICES | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Univ Health Care Fd Miracle MileMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Mccallie SchoolEDUCATION | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2022 |
| Colton Ballet Company Of AugustaARTS | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Activities Council Of ThomsonARTS | Thomson, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Kisner FoundationSOCIAL SERVICES | Graniteville, SC | $25K | 2022 |
| Augusta Jewish MuseumHISTORY | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Augusta University Birdie ClubATHLETICS | Augusta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Greater Augusta Arts CouncilARTS | Augusta, GA | $22K | 2022 |
| Phinizy Ctr For Water SciencesEDUCATION | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Dee Norman Child AdvocacySOCIAL SERVICES | Mt Pleasant, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Heritage AcademyEDUCATION | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of AugustaSOCIAL SERVICES | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| American Lung AssocMEDICAL | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Imperial Community TheatreARTS | Augusta, GA | $18K | 2022 |
| Family Counseling Center Of The CsraSOCIAL SERVICES | Martinez, GA | $16K | 2022 |
| Augusta Urban MinistriesMEDICAL | Augusta, GA | $15K | 2022 |
| Rise AugustaEDUCATION | Augusta, GA | $15K | 2022 |