The Knowlton Foundation
Invitation OnlyVail, Colorado · EIN 41-1877113 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
72% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Historic Home | Austin, MN | Community, educational | $30,000 |
| University of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Educational, shelly joseph-kordell memorial scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross - Ca Wildfires | Boone, IA | Community, charitable | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Houston Texas Walk | Houston, TX | Medical, community | $10,000 |
| Austin Artworks | Austin, MN | Education, the arts | $10,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Vail, CO | Cultural, educational | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | Charitable, community | $10,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | Community, charitable | $10,000 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Cultural, community | $10,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Community Fund | Vail, CO | Community, charitable | $8,000 |
| The Als Foundation | Boone, IA | Medical, community | $5,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Denver, CO | Health, charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Austin, MN | Community, charitable | $5,000 |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School | East St Louis, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Celebration Ministries Inc - Desert Community Foundation | Indian Wells, CA | Community, religious | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Accociaion - Longest Day | Chicago, IL | Medical, community | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Community, charitable | $1,000 |
| County Sheriffs of Co | Littleton, CO | Community, charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Aurora, CO | Community, charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Littleton, CO | Medical | $1,000 |
| Project Pantry | Mecca, CA | Community, charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical, scientific | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Topeka, KS | Community, charitable | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | White Bear Lake, MN | Medical, scientific | $500 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Community, charitable | $500 |
| Caring Bridge | Albert Lea, MN | Charitable, community | $500 |
| Pbs Rocky Mtn | Denver, CO | Community, charitable | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Centennial, CO | Community, charitable | $500 |
| Pbs Southern California - Kcet | Costa Mesa, CA | Community, charitable | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,560 | 29 |
| 2024 | $153,318 | 29 |
| 2023 | $210,600 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1877113
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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