The Knox Foundation
Historical FunderThomson, Georgia · EIN 58-6163728 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$104.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE KNOX FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3133 WASHINGTON ROAD, THOMSON GA 30824 |
| Phone | 7065951907 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT KNOX FOUNDATION FOR FORMS TO SUBMIT WITH ANY APPLICATION FOR FUNDING. MUST BE A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION TO APPLY. |
| Deadlines | CONTACT KNOX FOUNDATION FOR SUMBISSION DEADLINES FOR THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ONLY TO 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
4% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Augusta, GA | Social services | $800,000 |
| Augusta Players Inc | Augusta, GA | Arts | $600,000 |
| Frederica Academy | St Simons Island, GA | Education | $250,000 |
| Turn Back the Block | Augusta, GA | Social services | $220,000 |
| American Red Cross | Augusta, GA | Social services | $212,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | Augusta, GA | Social services | $135,000 |
| Sacred Heart Cultural Center | Augusta, GA | Cultural | $135,000 |
| Symphony Orchestra Augusta | Augusta, GA | Arts | $100,000 |
| Hale Foundation | Augusta, GA | Social services | $92,500 |
| Child Enrichment Inc | Augusta, GA | Social services | $75,500 |
| Safe Homes | Augusta, GA | Social services | $75,000 |
| Rise Augusta | Augusta, GA | Education | $70,000 |
| Family Y of Greater Augusta | Augusta, GA | Social services | $67,500 |
| Christ Community Health Center | Augusta, GA | Medical | $65,000 |
| Historic Augusta Inc | Augusta, GA | History | $65,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Athens, GA | University foundation | $62,500 |
| Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art | Augusta, GA | Arts | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Csrathomson | Augusta, GA | Social services | $57,500 |
| Family Promise of Augusta | Augusta, GA | Social services | $55,000 |
| Augusta Museum of History | Augusta, GA | History | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Augusta, GA | Medical | $50,000 |
| Heritage Academy | Augusta, GA | Education | $45,000 |
| Game Changers Foundation | North Augusta, SC | Social services | $42,500 |
| Ga Carolina Council Bsa | Augusta, GA | Social services | $41,000 |
| Cancer Support Services | Augusta, GA | Health | $40,000 |
| Center for New Beginnings | Waynesboro, GA | Social services | $40,000 |
| Apparo Academy | Augusta, GA | Medical | $35,000 |
| Greater Augusta Arts Council | Augusta, GA | Arts | $35,000 |
| Phinizy Ctr for Water Sciences | Augusta, GA | Education | $35,000 |
| Augusta Locally Grown | Evans, GA | Social services | $32,000 |
| Activities Council of Thomson | Thomson, GA | Arts | $30,000 |
| Augusta Choral Society | Augusta, GA | Arts | $30,000 |
| Augusta Rescue Mission | Augusta, GA | Social services | $25,000 |
| Augusta University Foundation - Ef | Augusta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| Colton Ballet Company of Augusta | Augusta, GA | Arts | $25,000 |
| First Tee of Augusta | Augusta, GA | Athletics | $25,000 |
| Gap Ministries | Augusta, GA | Social services | $25,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Augusta, GA | Social service | $25,000 |
| Jessye Norman School of the Arts | Augusta, GA | Arts | $25,000 |
| Mccallie School | Chattanooga, TN | Education | $25,000 |
| Oak Ministries | Augusta, GA | Church | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Augusta Foundation | Augusta, GA | Medical | $25,000 |
| Columbia County Community Connections | Grovetown, GA | Education | $20,000 |
| Lynndale Inc | Augusta, GA | Social services | $20,000 |
| Via Cognitive Health | Augusta, GA | Medical | $20,000 |
| Trinity on the Hill UMC | Augusta, GA | Church | $19,000 |
| Csra Habitat for Humanity | Augusta, GA | Social services | $18,000 |
| Imperial Community Theatre | Augusta, GA | Arts | $18,000 |
| Paine College | Augusta, GA | Education | $17,500 |
| Aquinas High School | Augusta, GA | Education | $17,000 |
| Augusta Rowing Club | Augusta, GA | Social services | $15,000 |
| Burn Foundation of Augusta | Augusta, GA | Health | $15,000 |
| Gathering Place | Brunswick, GA | Social services | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia | Macon, GA | Social services | $15,000 |
| Mach Academy | Augusta, GA | Education | $15,000 |
| Bartram Trail Library System | Thomson, GA | Education | $13,000 |
| Briarwood Academy | Warrenton, GA | Education | $12,500 |
| Georgia Museum of Art | Athens, GA | Arts | $10,000 |
| Lucy Craft Laney Museum | Augusta, GA | History | $10,000 |
| Manna Inc | Thomson, GA | Social services | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,368,500 | 83 |
| 2023 | $3,898,000 | 107 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6163728
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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