Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $527K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $46K.
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation gave $73K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,500
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,083
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $526,835
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% 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 Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston University ($20K). Together the top 6 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 226% 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 $23K (2023) to $73K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| NYU Langone New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest and Central Florida Sarasota, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Collier County Community Fund Naples, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salve Regina Newport, RI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526,835 | $46,010 | $72,500 | $72,500 | 6 | $72,500 | $46,010 | $32,052 |
| 2024 | $553,325 | $23,377 | $70,000 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,000 | $23,377 | $31,853 |
| 2023 | $599,948 | $6,836 | $31,956 | $23,000 | 3 | $23,000 | — | $28,508 |
| 2022 | $625,071 | $15,771 | $29,424 | $28,900 | 3 | $28,900 | $15,247 | $27,697 |
| 2021 | $639,241 | $286,740 | $46,000 | $46,000 | 4 | $46,000 | $286,740 | $27,451 |
| 2020 | $393,675 | $17,052 | $58,700 | $58,700 | 4 | — | $17,052 | $25,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne M. Knox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert A. Knox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation
How much does Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation give each year?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation gave $73K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $12,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation give grants?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and New York (28%).
Does Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston University ($20,000), NYU Langone ($20,000) and Planned Parenthood Southwest and Central Florida ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation reported $527K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Jeanne Knox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1661551. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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