The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $489K.
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc gave $430K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $215K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $430,000
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $215,000
- -39.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $215,000
- Total assets
- $2,508,713
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% 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 Intricate Knot Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($355K). Together the top 2 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 349% 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 $355K (2024) to $650K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $430K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Lurie Center Basic Science Research Fund; scientific conference on autism | $355,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
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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 | $2,508,713 | $426,005 | $468,700 | $430,000 | 2 | $450,453 | $489,154 | $129,041 |
| 2024 | $2,551,408 | $370,006 | $387,711 | $355,000 | 1 | $368,427 | $104,211 | $133,566 |
| 2023 | $2,569,113 | $333,541 | $686,772 | $650,000 | 2 | $667,657 | $265,789 | $135,249 |
| 2022 | $2,922,344 | $350,606 | $692,953 | $650,000 | 2 | $668,400 | $264,274 | $154,359 |
| 2021 | $3,264,691 | $470,798 | $443,067 | $400,000 | 1 | $418,959 | $421,238 | $183,650 |
| 2020 | $3,236,960 | $-113,843 | $596,256 | $460,000 | 7 | — | $46,277 | $192,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc is led by Oliver Chrzan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Oliver Chrzan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Chrzan
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Intricate Knot Foundation Inc
How much does The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc give each year?
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc gave $430K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $355K across 1 grant.
How large is The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc?
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc operate?
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey.
What is The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3791180. 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Intricate Knot Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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