Knox County Foundation
Knox County Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
To improve the quality of life in Mount Vernon and Knox County through charitable giving. To provide a vehicle for donors of varied interests to support charitable and community activities. To assess and respond to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development. To develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiation of vital projects.
About
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 (unrestricted and field of interest funds).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To improve the quality of life in mount vernon and knox county through charitable giving. to provide a vehicle for donors of varied interests to support charitable and community activities. to assess and respond to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development. to develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiation of vital projects.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To improve the quality of life in mount vernon and knox county through charitable giving. to provide a vehicle for donors of varied interests to support charitable and community activities. to assess and respond to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development. to develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiation of vital projects.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as OH, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 101 E Gambier Street, Mount Vernon, OH, 43050.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 5 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $756,387.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $303,319 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $103,143 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.