The Knisely Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0952581 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$350K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,070
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,770 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
62% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $51,500 |
| Imago Dei School | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Crossroads - Fallen Fruit Project | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | Evansville, WY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Wenatchee | Wenatchee, WA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| New Women New Yorker | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Seton House | Casper, WY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Drawing Studio | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Elder Alliance United Way | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mahpiya Luta - Red Cloud | Pine Ridge, SD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sos Outreach | Avon, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wikitongues Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $14,850 |
| Blue Lotus Artist Collective | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Chelan Douglas Casa | Wenatchee, WA | Charitable | $10,070 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Evansville, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Share | Oxnard, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Hope Haven Charitable Trust | Sedalia, CO | Charitable | $9,770 |
| Northwest Battle Buddies | Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $9,770 |
| Culture Seed | White Salmon, WA | Charitable | $9,690 |
| El Rio Health Center Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $9,350 |
| Global Camps Africa | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Doernbecher Children's Hospital | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tucson Community Tennis Program | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $261,587 | 22 |
| 2023 | $260,400 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602229349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0952581
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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