Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation
The Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $79,750 to charitable organizations.
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,750
- +91.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,646
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $22,905
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 South 16Th Street 4604, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 636-0660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania SPCA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 6% to New York, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% to Massachusetts. Virginia accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 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 $1K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $80K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania SPCA Philadelphia, PA | Animal Welfare | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Art Sponsor | $5,000 |
| The Rendell Center Berwyn, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Atlantic County Outlaws Galloway, NJ | Youth Baseball Team Sponsor | $500 |
| Haymakers for Hope Wellesley, MA | Cancer Research | $500 |
| Schultz Hill Foundation Atlantic City, NJ | Art Sponsor | $500 |
| Unico National Inc Fairfield, NJ | Cultural Awareness | $500 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue New Oxford, PA | Animal Welfare | $300 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Animal Welfare | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,905 | $79,244 | $81,513 | $79,750 | 12 | $79,750 | $51,124 | $552 |
| 2023 | $21,854 | $60,123 | $44,139 | $41,550 | 9 | $41,550 | $123 | $1,945 |
| 2022 | $5,870 | $76,227 | $81,142 | $79,991 | 12 | $79,991 | $61 | $761 |
| 2020 | $162,295 | $706 | $23,122 | $23,110 | 8 | — | $706 | $8,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $552 for 2024 — 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. Its 2024 grants included $50,000 for animal welfare and $20,000 for education, as well as smaller grants for arts, cancer research, cultural awareness, youth sports, law enforcement labor, and firefighter support.
Among its grantees, the University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as providing a diverse educational environment, advancing research, and delivering patient care. Fractured Atlas says it works to make the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. UNICO National says it promotes a positive image of the Italian-American community. Haymakers for Hope says it raises money and awareness for qualifying charities through amateur athletic and related events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $79,750. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $50,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants were $50,000 to the Pennsylvania SPCA for animal welfare and $20,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for education. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Fractured Atlas for arts sponsorship and $2,000 to the Rendell Center for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas JKnox and Linda Knox as trustees.
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Knox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jknox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation
How much does Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation give each year?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $6,646, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation give grants?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Ventnor City, NJ (2 grants).
Does Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania SPCA ($50,000), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($20,000) and Fractured Atlas ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $552 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included $50,000 for animal welfare and $20,000 for education, as well as smaller grants for arts, cancer research, cultural awareness, youth sports, law enforcement labor, and firefighter support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's EIN?
Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2757128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas and Linda Knox Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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