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Knowledgeworks Foundation

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 311321973  ·  Private foundation

Knowledgeworks Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.2M in grants paid and $33.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 125 individual grants from this funder — $19.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.3M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Knowledgeworks Foundation funds

Knowledgeworks Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, higher education, k-12 education.

Early Childhood EducationEducationHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Knowledgeworks Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Strivetogether Inc
General Operating Support for StriveTogether
Cincinnati, OH$8.5M2017
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
CINCINNATI CRADLE TO CAREER SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$1.2M2020
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
POSITIVE PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Cincinnati, OH$1.1M2023
Every Child Succeeds
POSITIVE PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Cincinnati, OH$450K2023
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Support for Reach Out and Read/Imagination Library Program
Cincinnati, OH$401K2018
Children's Hospital Medical Center
Support for Imagination Library & 8th Grade Proficiency Programs
Cincinnati, OH$395K2019
Children's Hospital Medical Center
IMAGINATION LIBRARY, 8TH GRADE MATH & READING APP
Cincinnati, OH$380K2020
Wested
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES - REMIQS INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$347K2023
Wested
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES - REMIQS INITIATIVE
San Francisco, CA$226K2022
Jobs for the Future
HIGH-QUALITY COLLEGE IN HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCES
Boston, MA$210K2020
National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Ptrshps
HIGH-QUALITY COLLEGE IN HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCES
Chapel Hill, NC$195K2020
Clarendon School District One
Teacher Professional Development, Training and Technology Support
Summerton, SC$166K2017
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Feasibility Study of a Pay for Success Model
Cincinnati, OH$163K2017
Learn to Earn Dayton
SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IN OHIO
Dayton, OH$162K2020
NYU Metro Center
RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE CYCLE STUDY
New York, NY$160K2020

Knowledgeworks Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$10.1M
2018$487K
2019$1.0M
2020$3.2M
2022$1.1M
2023$2.6M
2024$745K

How to apply for funding from Knowledgeworks Foundation

Knowledgeworks Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at knowledgeworks.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Knowledgeworks Foundation

Does Knowledgeworks Foundation accept grant applications?
Knowledgeworks Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Knowledgeworks Foundation fund?
Knowledgeworks Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Strivetogether Inc, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Knowledgeworks Foundation give in grants?
Knowledgeworks Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.2M over 125 grants.
Where is Knowledgeworks Foundation located?
Knowledgeworks Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311321973.
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About this profile. This page is built from Knowledgeworks Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Knowledgeworks Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.