Knowledge Systems Institute
Grantmaking foundation in Skokie, Illinois · EIN 36-3085682
- Illinois
- Skokie
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $120KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 9Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $4.2MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
KSI PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE LOW INCOME GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SCIENCE TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN EDUCATION. KSI DISSEMINATES FUNDS TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN STEM SUBJECTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG GIRLS. FOR 2023, KSI WAS IRS APPROVED TO FILE AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS AS A SCHOOL SINCE NOVEMBER 2021.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Rodale Institute | $30K | 2024 |
| Girlstart | $20K | 2024 |
| Science Club for Girls | $20K | 2024 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | $20K | 2024 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | $15K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (9 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.ksi.edu
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.