Knox Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 41-2008608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$548K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RUBY PEDIANGCO |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
| Phone | 6123032847 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORM OUTLINING THE REQUEST TOGETHER WITH SUCH SUPPORTING MATERIALS AS THE APPLICANT DESIRES. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | MAKES GRANTS TO EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, YOUTH, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN MINNESOTA |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | St Paul, MN | General operating | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| St Paul Academy & Summit School | St Paul, MN | General operating | $50,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General operating | $35,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation (Hhei | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | General operating | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $11,700 |
| Moma Ps1 | Queens, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania School of Dsg | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Compas Inc | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church Mpls | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Church in Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Land Council | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | St Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Woodcock Minnesota | Detroit Lakes, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago Booth School | Chicago, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Northfield Mt Hermon School | Gill, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| NYC Audubon | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sculpturecenter | Long Island City, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Common Bond Communities | St Paul, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Housing Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Camp Sankaty Head Sankaty Head Foundati | Siasconset, MA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Vocalessence | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Loppet Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Wilderness Inquiry | St Paul, MN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $548,200 | 38 |
| 2023 | $503,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512699349101401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2008608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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