Private foundation · EIN 36-7288681 · Dixon, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $417K total, median $208K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$417K
Median grant
$208K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dixon Old Peoples HomeDixon, ILGeneral support$208K
Franklin Grove Public LibraryFranklin Grove, ILGeneral support$208K

About this foundation

Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dixon, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $417K across 2 grants, a median of $208K.

Where does Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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