Private foundation · EIN 92-0331092 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes 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: 4 grants paid, $210K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$210K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Filling in the Blanks IncNorwalk, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Concussion Legacy Foundation IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Midtown-Metro Achievement CentersChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
American Cancer SocietyNew York, NYCharitable Event$10K

By state: Connecticut 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes 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 Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $210K across 4 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Knowing Noah - the Noah John Grimes Family Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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