Knowles Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6051968
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $1.4MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 19Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $23MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
NONE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Merit School of Music | $290K | 2025 |
| Ray Graham Association | $130K | 2025 |
| Gigi'S Playhouse Inc | $100K | 2025 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | $100K | 2025 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | $80K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (19 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: knowles.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.