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Private Foundation
THE KNOWLES FOUNDATION
THE KNOWLES FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.3M, expenses of $1.7M, total assets of $22.9M. Imperigo tracks 146 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $7.7M.
EIN: 366051968
CHICAGO, IL
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.3M
Total Expenses$1.7M
Total Assets$22.9M
Grants Given146
Grant Total$7.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$187,500
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
STUDENT AND FAMILY PERFORMANCES FUND
$100,000
GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE INC
GENERAL FUND
$100,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER
GENERAL FUND
$80,000
RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION
HANSON CENTER
$78,500
Showing up to 5 of 146 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
David J Hill
DIR/TREAS/SEC
Michael J Powers
DIRECTOR
Ronald Lawler
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $1.7M | $22.9M |
| 2024 | $780K | $1.7M | $23.4M |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $1.4M | $24.3M |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $1.6M | $23.3M |
| 2021 | $666K | $1.6M | $23.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $666K to $1.3M (+94%), with total assets most recently reported at $22.9M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IL, MN.
ILMN
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