The Knowledge for Life Foundation
The Knowledge for Life Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morgan Hill, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Knowledge for Life Foundation at a glance
In short: The Knowledge for Life Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $189,741
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Knowledge for Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Home First ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Knowledge for Life Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $2K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home First Milpitas, CA | Assisting the Homeless | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,741 | $5,944 | $3,918 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $5,121 |
| 2024 | $173,443 | $6,425 | $3,830 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $5,690 |
| 2023 | $173,641 | $7,989 | $3,459 | $1,200 | 2 | $1,200 | $7,989 |
| 2022 | $166,095 | $1,208 | $4,583 | $2,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,208 |
| 2021 | $184,784 | $-6,346 | $5,005 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $905 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Knowledge for Life Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Philip Van Nest
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jacqueline L. Van Nest
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bethany Black
Manager
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Knowledge for Life Foundation
How much does The Knowledge for Life Foundation give each year?
The Knowledge for Life Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The Knowledge for Life Foundation?
The Knowledge for Life Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
Where does The Knowledge for Life Foundation operate?
The Knowledge for Life Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Knowledge for Life Foundation's EIN?
The Knowledge for Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0475068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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