The Crimson & Cream Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1899126 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CLARENCE KNOX JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 5413 NICOLLET AVE S, PO BOX 138, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55419 |
| Phone | 6128122357 |
| KNOXC02@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE CRIMSON & CREAM'S WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS LIMITED TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE ST. PAUL- MINNEAPOLIS METROPOLITAN AREA. |
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
12% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Organizations | Minneapolis, MN | Service grant | $6,250 |
| Open Cities Health Center | St Paul, MN | Service grant | $5,000 |
| Positive Image | Brooklyn Center, MN | Service grant | $3,000 |
| Agape Oasis | Minneapolis, MN | Service grant | $2,000 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | Minneapolis, MN | Service grant | $2,000 |
| Halle Q Brown Community Center | St Paul, MN | Service grant | $1,500 |
| Sanctuary Church | Minneapolis, MN | Service grant | $1,000 |
| Robert Russa Moton Museum | Farmville, VA | Service grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($36,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $44,815 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1899126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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