Private foundation · EIN 94-3357343 · Oakland, California · Education

Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $25K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$25K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

About this foundation

Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Oakland, California, administered in care of Gary Knecht, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation 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 Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $25K across 1 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists Legacy Foundation give?

Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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