Wyck and Shell Knox Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyThomson, Georgia · EIN 59-2640739 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$390K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$13.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Csra | Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Child Enrichment | Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Uga Foundation | Athens, GA | Unrestricted, $100K law school fund scholarship | $25,000 |
| Georgia Natural Resources Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School | Washington Depot, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Via Cognitive | Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $246,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105675
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2640739
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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