Private foundation · EIN 31-1044475 · Cincinnati, Ohio

Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $12M total, median $30K. 52% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$12M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in OH
52%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$267M

How to apply

Any form. Organization is required to submit proof of tax-exempt status Contact: Sherri L Calk, 312 Walnut Street Suite 3130, Cincinnati, Oh, 5133812400, SCALK@AEKFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHBmec building$6.0M
Denison UniversityGranville, OHCareer exploration center$1.0M
The College of WoosterWooster, OHLowry center$1.0M
Ronald Reagan Presidential Fdn & InstituteSimi Valley, CAProgram services$925K
Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KYDavis-reid alumni gym project$500K
Institute for Citizens and ScholarsPrinceton, NJProgram services$200K
Ronald Reagan Presidential Fdn & InstituteSimi Valley, CANational economic forum$200K
The Alexander Hamilton SocietyWashington, DCProgram services$200K
Alliance for Higher Education in PrisonDenver, COProgram services$150K
Camping and Education FoundationCincinnati, OHProgram services$150K
Augustana CollegeRock Island, ILApep program$100K
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OHScholarship fund$100K
Ohio Justice and Policy CenterCincinnati, OHProgram services$100K
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHKnowlton school of architecture$100K
Ten Thousand VillagesAkron, PAProgram services$100K
The Cincinnati Ballet Company IncCincinnati, OHProgram services$100K
University of Tx Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXPublic educational grant$60K
Cincinnati Mennonite FellowshipCincinnati, OHProgram services$50K
Most Valuable Kids of Greater CincinnatiNorwood, OHProgram services$50K
Denison UniversityGranville, OHProgram services$40K
Gillespie Cty Youth Livestock Show AssocFredericksburg, TXProgram services$35K
Hill Country Community Needs CouncilFredericksburg, TXProgram services$30K
Ten Thousand Villages of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHProgram services$30K
The Good Samaritan CenterFredericksburg, TXProgram services$30K
Childhood Food SolutionsCincinnati, OHProgram services$25K
Dan Beard Council BsaCincinnati, OHProgram services$25K
Mennonite Church USAElkhart, INProgram services$25K
National Association of Scholars IncNew York, NYProgram services$25K
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OHEquine science program$25K
Augustana CollegeRock Island, ILScholarship fund$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHProgram services$20K
Mennonite Central Committee USAkron, PAProgram services$20K
Stepping Stones IncCincinnati, OHProgram services$20K
Former Texas Rangers FoundationFredericksburg, TXProgram services$15K
Frontiers of Flight Museum IncDallas, TXProgram services$15K
Cincinnati Chamber OrchestraCincinnati, OHProgram services$10K
Cincinnati Nature CenterMilford, OHProgram services$10K
Equiatude FoundationFredericksburg, TXProgram services$10K
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison IncOssining, NYProgram services$10K
Ken Anderson AllianceCincinnati, OHProgram services$10K
Luzerne Music Center IncLake Luzerne, NYProgram services$10K
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue IncSan Angelo, TXProgram services$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OHProgram services$5,000
Lighthouse Youth ServicesCincinnati, OHProgram services$5,000
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHAek executive terminal & aviation learning center$5,000
The Greater Cinti Television Ed FdnCincinnati, OHProgram services$5,000

By state: Ohio 24 · California 2 · Kentucky 1 · Texas 8 · New Jersey 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Any form. Organization is required to submit proof of tax-exempt status Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 46 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (24 grants), California (2 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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