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The Knowles Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-6051968 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2023
- Total grants paid
- $1.5M
- Grants reported
- 24
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | $1.5M |
Where The Knowles Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Illinois$1.5M
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | CHICAGO, IL | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $187.5K |
| GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC | HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $100K |
| LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | STUDENT AND FAMILY PERFORMANCES FUND | 2023 | $100K |
| RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION | Lisle, IL | HANSON CENTER | 2023 | $100K |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $75K |
| CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $75K |
| ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | ELMHURST, IL | BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM | 2023 | $75K |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | MAYHOOD, IL | NURSING FUND | 2023 | $75K |
| ADLER PLANETARIUM | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOOL EXPERIENCES PROGRAM | 2023 | $70K |
| MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $68K |
| THE FIELD MUSEUM | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION | Lisle, IL | ABLE CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $50K |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| HINSDALE JUNIOR WOMANS CLUB | HINSDALE, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $50K |
| MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | CHICAGO, IL | MUSIC TO MY EARS PROGRAM | 2023 | $32K |
| FOUNDATION FOR HEARING AND SPEECH RESEARCH | CHICAGO, IL | MUSIC TO MY EARS PROGRAM | 2023 | $32K |
| ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $30K |
| LINCOLN PARK ZOO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $30K |
| FOUNDATION FOR HEARING AND SPEECH RESEARCH | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $28K |
| FOUNDATION FOR HEARING AND SPEECH RESEARCH | CHICAGO, IL | MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM | 2023 | $15K |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL FUND | 2023 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Knowles Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2023). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.