James H & Helen S Knippen Foundation
Historical FunderDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 36-6964673 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,359 and $7,132.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HIGHTOWER TRUST CO OF ILLINOIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 BUTTERFIELD RD SUITE 1000, DOWERNS GROVER IL 60515 |
| Phone | 6305453681 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH ANNUAL REPORT AND EXEMPTION LETTERS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1ST EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A 501(C) ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research | Memphis, TN | General expenses | $20,491 |
| Norhwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General expenses | $12,527 |
| Breatkthrough T1d Illinois | Chicago, IL | General expenses | $7,339 |
| Primary Children's Medical Center | Lake City, UT | General expenses | $7,132 |
| Shriners Hospital for Chicago | Chicago, IL | General expenses | $4,885 |
| Easter Seals Dupage & Fox | Villa Park, IL | General expenses | $3,592 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General expenses | $3,587 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | General expenses | $3,587 |
| Salvation Army National C | Alexandria, VA | General expenses | $2,359 |
| Bone Health & Osteoporosis | Arlington, VA | General expenses | $2,359 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Addison, TX | General expenses | $2,359 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Arlington, VA | General expenses | $2,359 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General expenses | $1,683 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,259 | 13 |
| 2024 | $67,807 | 13 |
| 2023 | $62,105 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6964673
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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