Private foundation · EIN 86-0952581 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Knisely Family Founation 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $351K total, median $10K. 37% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$351K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AZ
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
NourishTucson, AZCharitable$52K
Imago Dei SchoolTucson, AZCharitable$20K
Crossroads - Fallen Fruit ProjectPhoenix, AZCharitable$15K
Food Bank of WyomingEvansville, WYCharitable$15K
Mobile Meals of WenatcheeWenatchee, WACharitable$15K
New Women New YorkerNew York, NYCharitable$15K
Seton HouseCasper, WYCharitable$15K
The Drawing StudioTucson, AZCharitable$15K
Elder Alliance United WayTucson, AZCharitable$15K
Mahpiya Luta - Red CloudPine Ridge, SDCharitable$15K
SOS OutreachAvon, COCharitable$15K
Wikitongues IncBrooklyn, NYCharitable$15K
Blue Lotus Artist CollectiveTucson, AZCharitable$12K
Chelan Douglas CASAWenatchee, WACharitable$10K
Food Bank of the RockiesEvansville, WYCharitable$10K
Food ShareOxnard, CACharitable$10K
Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CACharitable$10K
Literacy ConnectsTucson, AZCharitable$10K
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic SchoolPhoenix, AZCharitable$10K
The Hope Haven Charitable TrustSedalia, COCharitable$9,770
Northwest Battle BuddiesVancouver, WACharitable$9,770
Culture SeedWhite Salmon, WACharitable$9,690
El Rio Health Center FoundationTucson, AZCharitable$9,350
Global Camps AfricaLynchburg, VACharitable$7,500
Doernbecher Children's HospitalPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORCharitable$5,000
Tucson Community Tennis ProgramTucson, AZCharitable$1,000

By state: Arizona 10 · Washington 4 · Wyoming 3 · New York 2 · Colorado 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Knisely Family Founation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Jil K Feldhausen, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Knisely Family Founation Inc 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 Knisely Family Founation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $351K across 27 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Knisely Family Founation Inc give?

Arizona (10 grants), Washington (4 grants), Wyoming (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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