Private foundation · EIN 59-2640739 · Thomson, Georgia

Knox Charity Fund 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: 8 grants paid, $390K total, median $30K. 75% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$390K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in GA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of the CsraAugusta, GAUnrestricted$150K
Child EnrichmentAugusta, GAUnrestricted$60K
Kappa Alpha Theta FoundationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$50K
Boys & Girls ClubsAugusta, GAUnrestricted$35K
Uga FoundationAthens, GAUnrestricted, $100k law school fund scholarship$25K
Georgia Natural Resources FoundationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$25K
Rumsey Hall SchoolWashington Depot, CTUnrestricted$25K
Via CognitiveAugusta, GAUnrestricted$20K

By state: Georgia 6 · Indiana 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Knox Charity Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Thomson, Georgia, administered in care of Wyckliffe Knox, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Knox Charity Fund 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 Knox Charity Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $390K across 8 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Knox Charity Fund Inc give?

Georgia (6 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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