The Knowledge Freedom Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3296540 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$361K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$791K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givewell | Oakland, CA | Gift | $78,000 |
| 1Infinitelife | Palo Alto, CA | Gift | $50,000 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | Gift | $50,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Gift | $25,000 |
| Malaria Consortium | Hermitage, PA | Gift | $25,000 |
| New Incentives | Covina, CA | Gift | $12,500 |
| Humanity's Team | Boulder, CO | Gift | $12,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Gift | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Gift | $10,000 |
| Meds & Food for Kids | St Louis, MO | Gift | $10,000 |
| Chochmat Halev | Berkeley, CA | Gift | $7,200 |
| Or Halev | Covina, CA | Gift | $7,200 |
| Temple Beth Ei | Aptos, CA | Gift | $7,200 |
| Urban Adamah | Berkeley, CA | Gift | $7,200 |
| Adamah | Reisterstown, MD | Gift | $5,200 |
| Esalen | San Francisco, CA | Gift | $5,000 |
| Peace in Schools | Portland, OR | Gift | $5,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Gift | $5,000 |
| Spiritrock | Woodacre, CA | Gift | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | Palo Alto, CA | Gift | $3,600 |
| Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Gift | $3,600 |
| Chadeish Yameinu | Santa Cruz, CA | Gift | $3,600 |
| Meaningful Life Center | Brooklyn, NY | Gift | $3,600 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Gift | $3,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Gift | $2,000 |
| Run 2 Rescue | Tustin, CA | Gift | $2,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | Merrifield, VA | Gift | $1,800 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Area | Los Angeles, CA | Gift | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | Gift | $500 |
| Saladana | Marina, CA | Gift | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,350 | 30 |
| 2024 | $453,002 | 37 |
| 2023 | $712,840 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602389349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3296540
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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