Program areas at Knox County Foundation
Grants awarded to qualifying non-profit organizations as either approved by the Foundation board or as recommended or designated by donors. Grants awarded are to address charitable wishes of Foundation donors (donor advised/designated funds) or based upon community needs as determined by the Foundation board (community impact and field of interest funds).
Community development projects to enhance local vibrancy and recreational activities in cities and villages located in Knox County. During 2023, Knox County Foundation supported Knox Development Partnership to acquire key buildings located in the Downtown Mount Vernon economic corridor. In addition, Knox County Foundation supported village projects including the Fredericktown Splash Pad and the Ackerman Nature Reserve Project.
Awarded scholarships to Knox County students based upon established eligibility requirements and merit. Requirements include but are not limited to academic achievement, field of interest, and affiliations with specific schools or employers. Donors establish scholarship funds to assist qualifying students with tuition costs. The Foundation utilizies a scholarship committee that reviews application requests from graduating high school seniors and adults more than two years after high school graduation. Scholarships are available for degrees at two or four year colleges and universities as well as accredited trade & technical schools.
Grants made by Knox County Foundation
Who funds Knox County Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Knox County Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jeffrey Scott | Executive Director | $130,000 | 2022-12-31 |
| Marc J Odenweller | Finance Director | $96,430 | 2023-10-31 |
| Kurt Schisler | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kim Rose | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Marsha Rinehart | Vice - Chair / Director / Board Member | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Knox County Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $5,041,878 | $3,187,962 | 58.2% |
| Program services | $131,733 | $138,577 | -4.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,737,074 | $1,547,063 | 12.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $2,744,583 | $915,708 | 199.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $9,655,268 | $5,789,310 | 66.8% |
Organizations like Knox County Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Central Kansas Community Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Newton, KS | $5,185,984 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation (OACF) | 501(c)(3) | Oshkosh, WI | $12,150,025 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts | 501(c)(3) | Fitchburg, MA | $8,936,344 |
| Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) | 501(c)(3) | Independence, MO | $10,949,150 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio | 501(c)(3) | Sharon, PA | $18,135,472 |
| Grand Haven Area Community Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Grand Haven, MI | $17,344,326 |
| Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln (CFLL) | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, IL | $7,896,379 |
| LaGrange County Community Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Lagrange, IN | $2,964,720 |
| Waco Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Waco, TX | $11,751,252 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (CFSI) | 501(c)(3) | New Albany, IN | $4,123,125 |
Data update history
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $325,000 from The Ariel Foundation July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 101 E Gambier St
- Mount Vernon, OH 43050
- Metro area
- Columbus, OH
- County
- Knox County, OH
- Website URL
- knoxcf.org/Â
- Phone
- (740) 392-3270
- Facebook page
- mvkcfoundationÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 31-1768219
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2002
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T31: Community Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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