Knowles Leonora H Trust a
Knowles Leonora H Trust a is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $37K.
Knowles Leonora H Trust a at a glance
In short: Knowles Leonora H Trust a gave $20K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,813
- +230.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,477
- +188.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,352
- Total assets
- $244,849
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Knowles Leonora H Trust a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stephens Memorial Hospital ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Knowles Leonora H Trust a gives
- Giving grew 309% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 175% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME | General Operating | $4,703 |
| Rumford Community Hospital Rumford, ME | General Operating | $4,703 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital Breckenridge, TX | General Operating | $4,703 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corp Lewiston, ME | General Operating | $3,579 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital Norway, ME | General Operating | $1,125 |
| Woodfords Cong Church Portland, ME | General Operating | $500 |
| West Parish Cong Church Bethel, ME | General Operating | $250 |
| Orland Methodist Church Orland, ME | General Operating | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,849 | $40,107 | $24,942 | $19,813 | 8 | $21,863 | $36,939 | $12,524 |
| 2024 | $229,683 | $5,064 | $11,338 | $6,000 | 7 | $8,050 | $5,359 | $12,436 |
| 2023 | $236,203 | $7,264 | $22,065 | $16,964 | 7 | $19,014 | $4,896 | $11,884 |
| 2022 | $251,017 | $10,176 | $10,170 | $4,844 | 7 | $6,894 | $7,083 | $12,176 |
| 2021 | $250,600 | $22,918 | $25,593 | $19,788 | 7 | $21,788 | $19,850 | $14,219 |
| 2020 | $253,678 | $19,449 | $9,155 | $3,364 | 6 | — | $16,092 | $12,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Knowles Leonora H Trust a reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knowles Leonora H Trust a's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Knowles Leonora H Trust a
How much does Knowles Leonora H Trust a give each year?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a gave $20K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 7 grants.
What is Knowles Leonora H Trust a's typical grant size?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a's median grant in 2025 was $2,352, and its average grant was $2,477, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Knowles Leonora H Trust a give grants?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a gives mostly in Maine: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (24%).
Does Knowles Leonora H Trust a give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Knowles Leonora H Trust a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Knowles Leonora H Trust a's largest grantees?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a's largest 2025 grantees include Stephens Memorial Hospital ($5,828 across 2 grants), Eastern Maine Medical Center ($4,703) and Rumford Community Hospital ($4,703), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Knowles Leonora H Trust a?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Knowles Leonora H Trust a's EIN?
Knowles Leonora H Trust a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2789211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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