Knox County Foundation
Mount Vernon, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1768219
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Mount Vernon, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1768219
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Knox County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Knox County. In 2024, it distributed a total of $3.4 million across 85 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only; nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Cause Areas
4
Arts and culture
Education
Youth services
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOUNDATION PARK CONSERVANCY DBA ARIEL-FOUNDATION PARK CONSERVANCY
$3.2M
13%
THE KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$2.6M
11%
KNOX DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP INC
$1.5M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $20 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 90 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.