Private foundation · EIN 73-1701843 · La Jolla, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Knowles Family Foundation

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: 1 grants paid, $5,000 total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$5,000
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

General application form with proposed budget Contact: Raymond Knowles, Po Box 2347, LA Jolla, Ca, 8585974100 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harmon Recovery FundLA Quinta, CAGeneral purpose$5,000

About this foundation

Knowles Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Knowles Family Foundation 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 Knowles Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5,000 across 1 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Knowles Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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