Private foundation · EIN 36-3085682 · Skokie, Illinois · Education

Knowledge Systems Institute

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: 10 grants paid, $78K total, median $11K. 10% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$78K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in IL
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rodale InstituteKutztown, PAExempt purpose of organization$30K
GirlstartAustin, TXExempt purpose of organization$20K
Science Club for GirlsCambridge, MAExempt purpose of organization$20K
Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NVExempt purpose of organization$20K
Camfed USA FoundationSan Francisco, CAExempt purpose of organization$15K
Science 4 GirlsChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$6,000
Ecological Farming AssociationSanta Cruz, CAExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Grizzly Corps - UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAExempt purpose of organization$5,000
STEM Like a GirlPortland, ORExempt purpose of organization$3,000
Fun With AcademicsSan Diego, CAExempt purpose of organization - these funds were returned

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Nevada 1 · Illinois 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Knowledge Systems Institute is a private grantmaking foundation in Skokie, Illinois, administered in care of Adp Chicago, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Knowledge Systems Institute 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 Knowledge Systems Institute give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $78K across 10 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Knowledge Systems Institute give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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