Foundations that fund organizations in Knox, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Knox nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $594K to Knox organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Knox around $25K. 7 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Knox
- $594K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in PA
- 88%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Knox organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McElhattan Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 6 | $247K | $40K | Yes | General support; General support (multi-year grant) |
| Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $195K | $195K | Yes | Weed and seed project |
| Selker-Kerle Charity Inc | Knox, PA | 7 | $54K | $4,644 | Yes | Assistance to indigent person; Assistance to indigent persons to cover utilities, food, re… |
| Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr | Hermitage, PA | 2 | $51K | $25K | Preselected only | General support; General operating |
| Hunting for Hope Foundation % Brian Kane | Dubois, PA | 1 | $32K | $32K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Arthur W Phillips Trust UW | Franklin, PA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Computer upgrade.; Playground. |
| The Kirtland Cancer Foundation | Franklin, PA | 1 | $4,803 | $4,803 | Preselected only | Payments of bills for cancer victims |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Knox, Pennsylvania?
McElhattan Foundation, Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust, Selker-Kerle Charity Inc, Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr, Hunting for Hope Foundation % Brian Kane and 3 others reported grants to Knox organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Knox. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.