Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc
Invitation OnlyGardner, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6060834 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$68K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Visiting Nurses Assoc | Gardner, MA | Medical services | $17,000 |
| Gardner Community Action Committee | Gardner, MA | Medical transportation for the elderly | $15,000 |
| Aging Service of No Central Mass | Leominster, MA | Services for the elderly | $9,000 |
| Winchendon Community Action | Winchendon, MA | Medical transportation for the elderly | $4,500 |
| Gardner Council on Aging | Gardner, MA | Services for the elderly | $4,000 |
| Henry Haywood Hospital | Gardner, MA | Services/Equipment to benefit the elderly | $3,500 |
| Levi Heywood Memorial Library | Gardner, MA | Services/Materials for the elderly | $3,000 |
| Montachusett Opportunity Council | Fitchburg, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,250 |
| Ashburnham Council on Aging | Ashburnham, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Hubbardston Council on Aging | Hubbardston, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Templeton Council on Aging | Baldwinville, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Westminster Council on Aging | Westminster, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
| Winchendon Council on Aging | Winchendon, MA | Services for the elderly | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,250 | 13 |
| 2023 | $67,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610479349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6060834
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.