Private foundation · EIN 04-6060834 · Gardner, Massachusetts

Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $68K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$68K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gardner Visiting Nurses AssocGardner, MAMedical services$17K
Gardner Community Action CommitteeGardner, MAMedical transportation for the elderly$15K
Aging Service of No Central MassLeominster, MAServices for the elderly$9,000
Winchendon Community ActionWinchendon, MAMedical transportation for the elderly$4,500
Gardner Council on AgingGardner, MAServices for the elderly$4,000
Henry Haywood HospitalGardner, MAServices/equipment to benefit the elderly$3,500
Levi Heywood Memorial LibraryGardner, MAServices/materials for the elderly$3,000
Montachusett Opportunity CouncilFitchburg, MAServices for the elderly$2,250
Ashburnham Council on AgingAshburnham, MAServices for the elderly$2,000
Hubbardston Council on AgingHubbardston, MAServices for the elderly$2,000
Templeton Council on AgingBaldwinville, MAServices for the elderly$2,000
Westminster Council on AgingWestminster, MAServices for the elderly$2,000
Winchendon Council on AgingWinchendon, MAServices for the elderly$2,000

About this foundation

Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardner, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elden Bjurling, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Knowlton Foundation for the Elderly Inc give?

Massachusetts (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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