The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc
The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorestown, New Jersey. Its filings report no grants in 2023, 2024, or 2025; organizations listed as receiving its support in 2022 include Auburn University, Dickinson College, and Marymount University.
The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $119,421
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $-2,603
- -101.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,790
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Windrow Cluster Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone: (866) 629-9245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 recipients were in Auburn, Alabama; Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and Arlington, Virginia. These recipient locations do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 42% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 1000% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2022) to $582K (2020). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Tuition Payments | $30,093 |
| Apha Foundation Washington, DC | Support Educational Opportunities | $15,000 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | Tuition Payments | $14,252 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Tuition Payments | $14,139 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Tuition Payments | $13,682 |
| Marymount University Arlington, VA | Tuition Payments | $12,743 |
| First Pres Church Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach, FL | Religious Services | $7,500 |
| St John the Divine Greek Orth Ch Jacksonville, FL | Religious Services | $7,500 |
| First Pres Church Moorestown Moorestown, NJ | Religious Services | $6,000 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | Tuition Payments | $4,550 |
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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 | $119,421 | $-2,603 | $3,790 | — | — | — | — | $74 |
| 2024 | $125,814 | $143,173 | $2,614 | — | — | — | $140,559 | $2,587 |
| 2023 | $35,351 | $226 | $2,681 | — | — | — | — | $4,417 |
| 2022 | $35,897 | $95,083 | $133,068 | $128,718 | 12 | $128,718 | — | $12,872 |
| 2021 | $70,695 | $427,435 | $453,210 | $442,229 | 24 | — | $308,454 | $42,814 |
| 2020 | $51,470 | $479,587 | $582,681 | $582,443 | 26 | — | $324,349 | $68,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $74 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The listed 2022 recipients include universities and a college. Dickinson College describes its mission as providing an innovative, interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences education. Marymount University describes itself as a Catholic university emphasizing intellectual curiosity, service, and a global perspective. Auburn University’s description concerns its Panhellenic Council’s administration of recruitment and Greek Week activities and governance of campus sororities.
Grantmaking
The filings report zero grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Three 2022 grants are listed: Auburn University received $30,093, Dickinson College received $14,252, and Marymount University received $12,743. These listed amounts do not establish a total for the foundation’s 2022 giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Orsula V Knowlton as president and Calvin H Knowlton as vice president.
The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc is led by Orsula V. Knowlton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Orsula V. Knowlton
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Calvin H. Knowlton
Vice President
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 The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc
How large is The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc?
The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The listed 2022 recipients include universities and a college. Dickinson College describes its mission as providing an innovative, interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2022 recipients were in Auburn, Alabama; Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and Arlington, Virginia. These recipient locations do not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $74 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3887014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Calvin and Orsula Knowlton Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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