Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,079
- -71.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,079
- -71.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,079
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Various Charitable Foundations ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $7K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Foundations Various, IL | Charity | $2,079 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $2,579 | $2,079 | 1 | $2,579 |
| 2020 | $2,579 | $8,000 | $7,780 | $7,400 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation is led by Sally A. Knott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sally A. Knott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Guziec
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Knott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation
How much does Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation give each year?
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
Where does Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation operate?
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation's EIN?
Arthur a and Sally a Knott and Frank Janowicz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0309772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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