The Knisely Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 86-0952581

Foundation Overview

Based in Tucson, AZ, The Knisely Family Foundation Inc has awarded 225 grants totaling $3,071,166 to organizations in Wyoming, Arizona and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $325 to $248,409, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,071,166
Total Assets
$5,395,227
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$11,000
% Median Grant Growth
+10% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 9%

2 of 22 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Arizona

46% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Tucson (88%), Yuma (11%), Az (1%).

Funding Trajectory
+15%

Stable funding levels with 15% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Knisely Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Amberly's Place $15,000 Yuma, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Chelan Douglas Casa $13,400 Wenatchee, WA, US Charitable 2023
Dcc Preservation Foundation $1,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of The Rockies $10,000 Evansville, WY, US Charitable 2023
Gorge Grown Food Network $13,000 Hood River, OR, US Charitable 2023
Imago Dei School $17,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Literacy Connects $6,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
New Women New Yorker $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Nourish $40,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Oregon Food Bank $5,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable 2023
Our Family Services $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Tucson Community Tennis Program $4,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Tucson Medical Center $12,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Converse Hope Center $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2023
Denver Rescue Mission $10,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2023
Oregon Health And Science Univ Foundation $8,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of Wyoming $15,000 Evansville, WY, US Charitable 2023
Global Camps Africa $5,000 Lynchburg, VA, US Charitable 2023
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $10,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Charitable 2023
Mother Seton Housing $5,000 Casper, WY, US Charitable 2023
The Drawing Studio Of Tucson $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Nourish $248,409 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Nourish $248,409 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Nourish $248,409 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Nourish $20,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Tucson Community Tennis Program $9,409 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Tucson Medical Center $19,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Imago Dei School $25,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Psc Partners Seeking Cure $10,000 Greenwood Village, CO, US Charitable 2022
Amberly's Place $10,000 Yuma, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Douglas $10,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2022
Chelan Douglas Casa $15,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Charitable 2022
Dcc Preservation Foundation $4,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2022
El Rio Health Center Foundation $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Tucson Food Share $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Gorge Grown Food Network $15,000 Hood River, OR, US Charitable 2022
Guide Dogs Of America $10,000 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2022
The Healing Journey $11,000 Yuma, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Literacy Connects $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Mosier Community School $4,500 Mosier, OR, US Charitable 2022
New Women New Yorker $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Our Family Services $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Oregon Food Bank $5,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable 2022
Seton Hall University $10,000 South Orange, NJ, US Charitable 2022
The King's Portion Community Compassion Center $10,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2022
Wikitongues Inc $11,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2022
Food Bank Of The Rockies $11,000 Evansville, WY, US Charitable 2022
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2021
Casa Alita Program $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
Converse Cty Hospital Foundation $5,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2021
Converse Hope Center $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2021
Crossroads Mission $10,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $15,000 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2021
Drawing Studio - Tucson $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2021
El Group Youth Cycling $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2021
El Rio Health Center Foundation $24,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Food Share $5,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2021
Global Camps Africa $5,000 Reston, VA, US Human Needs 2021
Greater St Louis Area Council Bsa $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable 2021
King's Portion Community Pantry $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2021
Maitri House Northwest $5,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable 2021
Literacy Connects $11,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $15,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2021
New Women New Yorker $15,000 New York, NY, US Youth Services 2021
Nourish $18,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2021
Our Family Services $31,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2021
Mother Seton Housing $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Charitable 2021
The Healing Journey $13,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
Tucson Community Food Bank $8,135 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
Tucson Medical Center Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $12,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Wikitongues Inc $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2021
Youth On Their Own $5,000 Az, AZ, US Human Needs 2021
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $10,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2020
Boys And Girls Club Tucson $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Casa De Los Ninos $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Chelan Douglas Casa $7,350 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Converse Hope Center $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2020
Crossroads Mission $15,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $2,500 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2020
Drawing Studio - Tucson $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
El Group Youth Cycling $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
El Rio Health Center Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Food Bank Of The Rockies $15,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2020
Food Share $10,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2020
Global Camps Africa $5,000 Reston, VA, US Human Needs 2020
Gorge Grown Food Network $15,000 Hood River, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Guide Dogs Of America $10,000 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2020
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $15,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Nourish $28,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Oregon Food Bank $15,000 Portland, OR, US Human Needs 2020
Our Family Services $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
St Alban's Episcopal Church $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Tucson Community Food Bank $30,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
Tucson Community Tennis Program $4,500 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Tucson Medical Center Foundation $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Wikitongues Inc $4,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2020
Action Resources International Purpose $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Laramie Interfaith $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Laramie Soup Kitchen $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $10,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2020
Boys And Girls Club Tucson $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Casa De Los Ninos $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Chelan Douglas Casa $7,350 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Converse Hope Center $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2020
Crossroads Mission $15,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $2,500 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2020
Douglas Community Club $1,500 Douglas, WY, US Maintainance Of Community Gazebo 2020
Drawing Studio - Tucson $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
El Group Youth Cycling $12,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
El Rio Health Center Foundation $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Food Bank Of The Rockies $15,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2020
Food Share $10,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2020
Global Camps Africa $5,000 Reston, VA, US Human Needs 2020
Gorge Grown Food Network $15,000 Hood River, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Guide Dogs Of America $10,000 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2020
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $15,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2020
Nourish $28,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Oregon Food Bank $15,000 Portland, OR, US Human Needs 2020
Our Family Services $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
St Alban's Episcopal Church $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Tucson Community Food Bank $30,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
Tucson Community Tennis Program $4,500 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2020
Tucson Medical Center Foundation $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2020
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Wikitongues Inc $4,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2020
Action Resources International Purpose $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Laramie Interfaith $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Laramie Soup Kitchen $5,000 Laramie, WY, US Charitable 2020
Bobbi's House $2,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2018
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2018
Boys And Girls Club Tucson $2,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2018
Casa De Los Ninos $10,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2018
Converse Cty Coalition Against Violence $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2018
Denver Rescue Mission $10,000 Denver, CO, US Human Needs 2018
El Rio Health Center Foundation $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2018
Food Bank Of The Rockies $15,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2018
Food Share $5,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2018
Guide Dogs Of America $10,000 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2018
Literacy Connects $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2018
New Women New Yorker $10,000 New York, NY, US Youth Services 2018
Nourish $3,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2018
Oregon Food Bank $15,000 Portland, OR, US Human Needs 2018
Our Family Services $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2018
The Healing Journey $11,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2018
Tucson Community Tennis Program $4,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2018
Yuma Community Food Bank $15,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2018
Tucson Medical Center Foundation $30,500 Tucson, AZ, US Human Needs 2018
Chelan Douglas Casa $5,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2018
Dc Preservation Foundation $14,700 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2018
Gorge Grown Food Network $10,000 Hood River, WA, US Human Needs 2018
United Way Of Northern California $7,000 Redding, CA, US Human Needs 2018
Amberly's Place $5,000 Yuma, AZ, US Charitable 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2017
Bobbi's House $20,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2017
Christ Church Coronado $3,000 Coronado, CA, US Charitable 2017
Converse Hope Center $15,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2017
Crossroads- Fallen Fruit For Rising Women $15,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2017
Denver Rescue Mission $10,000 Denver, CO, US Human Needs 2017
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $15,000 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2017
El Rio Health Center Foundation $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2017
Father Hubbard's Cupboard $2,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2017
Food Share $5,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2017
Literacy Connects $9,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2017
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $10,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2017
New Women New Yorker $10,000 New York, NY, US Youth Services 2017
Nourish $33,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2017
Our Family Services $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2017
St Alban's Episcopal Church $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2017
Tamarack Wellness Center $8,750 Eugene, OR, US Human Needs 2017
The Drawing Studio Of Tucson $5,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2017
The Healing Journey $10,000 Yuma, AZ, US Human Needs 2017
Tucson Community Tennis Program $9,189 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $325 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $9,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2016
Casa De Los Ninos $6,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Converse County Aging Services $14,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2016
Converse Cty Coalition Against Violence $11,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2016
Court Appointed Special Advocate Association $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Chartiable 2016
Crossroads- Fallen Fruit For Rising Women $10,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $7,000 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2016
El Rio Health Center Foundation $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Father Hubbard's Cupboard $2,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2016
Food Bank Of The Rockies $10,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2016
Food Share $5,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2016
Guide Dogs Of America $7,500 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2016
Imago Dei School $50,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Literacy Connects $7,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $10,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2016
Nourish $12,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Oregon Food Bank $10,000 Portland, OR, US Human Needs 2016
Our Family Services $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
St Alban's Episcopal Church $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Tamarack Wellness Center $8,500 Eugene, OR, US Human Needs 2016
The Drawing Studio Of Tucson $1,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Tucson Community Tennis Program $2,853 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Christ Church Coronado $1,000 Coronado, CA, US Charitable 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters $325 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Club Douglas $9,000 Douglas, WY, US Youth Services 2016
Casa De Los Ninos $6,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Converse County Aging Services $14,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2016
Converse Cty Coalition Against Violence $11,000 Douglas, WY, US Human Needs 2016
Court Appointed Special Advocate Association $7,000 Seattle, WA, US Chartiable 2016
Crossroads- Fallen Fruit For Rising Women $10,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2016
Doernbecher Children's Hospital $7,000 Portland, OR, US Youth Services 2016
El Rio Health Center Foundation $7,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Father Hubbard's Cupboard $2,000 Douglas, WY, US Charitable 2016
Food Bank Of The Rockies $10,000 Denver, CO, US Charitable 2016
Food Share $5,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Charitable 2016
Guide Dogs Of America $7,500 Sylmar, CA, US Charitable 2016
Imago Dei School $50,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Literacy Connects $7,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Mobile Meals Of Wenatchee $10,000 Wenatchee, WA, US Human Needs 2016
Nourish $12,800 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Oregon Food Bank $10,000 Portland, OR, US Human Needs 2016
Our Family Services $15,000 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
St Alban's Episcopal Church $3,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Tamarack Wellness Center $8,500 Eugene, OR, US Human Needs 2016
The Drawing Studio Of Tucson $1,500 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
United Way Of Tucson And Southern Arizona $8,000 Tucson, AZ, US Charitable 2016
Tucson Community Tennis Program $2,853 Tucson, AZ, US Youth Services 2016
Christ Church Coronado $1,000 Coronado, CA, US Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Knisely Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 86-0952581
Website N/A
Address 8360 EAST BROOKWOOD DRIVE Tucson, AZ 85750-0000

Key People (10)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Knisely Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Jil Feldhausen
Vice President Jaye Mercer
Secretary John E Morton
Treasurer Evan Feldhausen
Director Margy Morton

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.