Why Knot Now Foundation
Why Knot Now Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas, Washington, D.C., Utah, and New York.
Why Knot Now Foundation at a glance
In short: Why Knot Now Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,300
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $896,068
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Why Knot Now 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: 4501 Mantle Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 472-2464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Why Knot Now Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Louise House ($18K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to Washington, D.C., 6% to Utah, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Why Knot Now Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $42K (2020) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louise House Austin, TX | Donation | $18,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church West Lake Hills, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Texas Center for Performing Arts Austin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| The American Independent Fund Foundation Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Park City, UT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Austin, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Flatwater Dripping Springs, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| UT Health Austin Austin, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bike for NY Hospital New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $896,068 | $62,224 | $51,384 | $43,000 | 10 | $43,637 | $54,747 | $45,190 |
| 2023 | $885,228 | $6,813 | $58,699 | $54,001 | 8 | $54,001 | $30,045 | $44,596 |
| 2022 | $937,114 | $-11,645 | $50,937 | $43,889 | 8 | $43,889 | — | $47,370 |
| 2021 | $999,696 | $42,810 | $51,665 | $44,267 | 8 | $44,267 | $35,412 | $52,127 |
| 2020 | $1,008,551 | $59,135 | $50,584 | $41,500 | 8 | — | $50,051 | $46,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Why Knot Now Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $43,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards were $18,000 to Saint Louise House; $5,000 each to St John Neumann Catholic Church, Texas Center for Performing Arts, and The American Independent Fund Foundation; and $2,500 each to Austin Humane Society and St Mary’s Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas E Hogan as director; Mary Ellyn P Hogan as director and president; Dana L Hogan as director and treasurer; Samantha M Hogan as director and secretary; and Thomas R Hogan as director and vice-president.
Why Knot Now Foundation is led by Mary Ellyn P. Hogan, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ellyn P. Hogan
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana L. Hogan
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha M. Hogan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Hogan
Director, Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Why Knot Now Foundation
How much does Why Knot Now Foundation give each year?
Why Knot Now Foundation gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 8 grants.
What is Why Knot Now Foundation's typical grant size?
Why Knot Now Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Why Knot Now Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Why Knot Now Foundation give grants?
Why Knot Now Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Utah (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (5 grants).
Does Why Knot Now Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Why Knot Now Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Why Knot Now Foundation's largest grantees?
Why Knot Now Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Louise House ($18,000), St John Neumann Catholic Church ($5,000) and Texas Center for Performing Arts ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Why Knot Now Foundation?
Why Knot Now Foundation reported $896K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Why Knot Now 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 Why Knot Now Foundation's EIN?
Why Knot Now Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3530205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Why Knot Now 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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