Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 31-1550206

Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $693K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $27K.

Key facts about Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation

EIN: 31-1550206
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $35,876
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $4,485
Median grant: $2,000
Total assets: $693,317
Primary geography: Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (94%) and Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (4 grants).

How Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$693K

-3.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$36K

+78.0% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+100.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $34K (94%)

Kentucky $2K (6%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Kentucky Missouri Ohio Texas

Cities

CincinnatiColumbusWest ChesterCovingtonSan AntonioMasonSt LouisWashingtonWest Chester Township

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$693,317	$720,460	$745,574
Revenue	$38,703	$18,453	$-11,825
Expenses	$65,846	$43,567	$61,971
Qualifying Distributions	$54,417	$33,303	$51,458
Net Investment Income	$27,274	$8,746	$3,794
Distributable Amount	$46,441	$40,678	$41,738

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

48 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ohio State University Foundation ($15,000), Inner City Youth Opportunities ($7,000), Mercy Neighborhood Ministries ($5,376).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Columbus, OH	GENE WITTMEYER VEG SCHOLARSHIP	$15,000
INNER CITY YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES Cincinnati, OH	CAMP JOY PROGRAM	$7,000
MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES Cincinnati, OH	GRANT	$5,376
AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM Cincinnati, OH	GRANT	$2,000
CINCINNATI TYPE AND PRINT MUSEUM Cincinnati, OH	GRANT	$2,000
VICTORIAN AT RIVERSIDE Covington, KY	GRANT	$2,000
SCORE Cincinnati, OH	CHARITABLE	$1,500
EAST END ADULT EDUCATION CENTER Cincinnati, OH	GED PROGRAM	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lewis G Gatch	Trustee	2.5	$15,200

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation?

Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $693K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation?

As of 2024, Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation holds $693K in total assets with $39K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $36K in 2024.

Where does Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation operate?

Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Texas.

What size grants does Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation award?

In 2024, Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation's EIN?

Gladys Wittmeyer Knox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1550206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.