Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists'
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $104K.
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' at a glance
In short: Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +188.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $20,023,972
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marie K Watt LLC ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 373% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $152K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marie K Watt LLC Portland, OR | Artist Award | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,023,972 | $136,026 | $312,495 | $25,000 | 1 | $296,418 | $103,698 | $79,402 |
| 2023 | $20,141,390 | $95,238 | $329,916 | $26,000 | 3 | $310,827 | $28,500 | $81,435 |
| 2022 | $20,160,841 | $7,522 | $301,123 | $25,000 | 1 | $276,052 | $12,970 | $93,033 |
| 2021 | $20,820,082 | $221,540 | $444,245 | $152,000 | 4 | $415,764 | $160,305 | $110,971 |
| 2020 | $20,888,053 | $111,100 | $308,707 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $86,946 | $100,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' is led by Squeak Carnwath, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Squeak Carnwath
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Black
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Knecht
Director
Sect'y & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Nevers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Sandra Shannonhouse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Timothy Rub (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Franklin Sirmans (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Daniel Nevers (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists'
How much does Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' give each year?
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
How large is Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists'?
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists'?
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $20.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' operate?
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists' has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon.
What is Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists''s EIN?
Carnwath-Knecht-Frey Artists''s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3357343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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