The Earl and Winifred Knudsen
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $705K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $90K.
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen at a glance
In short: The Earl and Winifred Knudsen gave $34K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,100
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,263
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,410
- Total assets
- $704,733
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 The Earl and Winifred Knudsen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martin Library ($7K). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Earl and Winifred Knudsen gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $28K (2021) to $44K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Library York, PA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Strand Capitol Performing Arts York, PA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| York County SPCA York, PA | General Operating | $6,820 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church York, PA | General Operating | $3,410 |
| York County Community Foundation York, PA | General Operating | $3,410 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| York Cty Cerebral Palsy Home Inc Mount Joy, PA | General Support | $1,755 |
| Mt Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $1,705 |
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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 | $704,733 | $94,779 | $42,858 | $34,100 | 8 | $37,259 | $89,627 | $38,834 |
| 2024 | $652,590 | $84,599 | $56,106 | $44,400 | 8 | $47,713 | $79,660 | $37,412 |
| 2023 | $624,259 | $131,169 | $35,049 | $28,400 | 8 | $30,886 | $127,033 | $46,901 |
| 2022 | $511,883 | $11,948 | $44,502 | $32,700 | 8 | $36,439 | $5,661 | $32,113 |
| 2021 | $544,481 | $18,464 | $42,228 | $27,700 | 8 | $31,714 | $9,378 | $36,734 |
| 2020 | $568,238 | $67,244 | $39,980 | $28,261 | 8 | — | $59,233 | $31,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Earl and Winifred Knudsen reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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 $6K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Earl and Winifred Knudsen
How much does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen give each year?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen gave $34K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 8 grants.
What is The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's typical grant size?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's median grant in 2025 was $3,410, and its average grant was $4,263, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen give grants?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (6 grants).
Does The Earl and Winifred Knudsen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Earl and Winifred Knudsen'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 The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's largest grantees?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's largest 2025 grantees include Martin Library ($7,000), Strand Capitol Performing Arts ($7,000) and York County SPCA ($6,820), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Earl and Winifred Knudsen?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen reported $705K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's EIN?
The Earl and Winifred Knudsen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6193765. 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 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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