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Knox County Foundation

Knox County Foundation

Mount Vernon, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1768219
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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Knox County Foundation

Mount Vernon, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
31-1768219
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Knox County Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, with additional support in Indiana and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, offering grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life in Mount Vernon and Knox County through charitable giving. To provide a vehicle for donors of varied interests to support charitable and community activities. To assess and respond to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development. To develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiation of vital projects.
Total Funding Given

$3.4M

2024
Grantees funded
81
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

43

Median 1st year grant
$17.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.5K
J
Jeffrey Scott
Board Member
I
Ian Watson
Board Member
K
Kurt Schisler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Knox County Foundation?
No. Knox County Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Knox County Foundation give?
Knox County Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Indiana, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Knox County Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Knox County Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Knox County Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Knox County Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Knox County Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Knox County Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION PARK CONSERVANCY DBA ARIEL-FOUNDATION PARK CONSERVANCY, THE KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and KNOX DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Knox County Foundation?
Knox County Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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