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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1768219

KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050

Financials

$9.7M$5M2023$11.7M$6.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$11,658,750$6,459,347$5,199,403$116,216,744$21,397,034$94,819,710
December 31, 2023990$9,655,268$5,001,441$4,653,827$102,945,146$17,954,059$84,991,087
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,115,674
Program service revenue
$161,786
Investment income
$8,381,290
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,403,974
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,311,478
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$276,070
Other salaries and wages
$119,437
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$449,017
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,655
Accounting fees
$16,835
Occupancy
$9,058
Program services (functional)
$5,866,373
Management and general (functional)
$373,866
Fundraising (functional)
$219,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$102,945,146
Total assets, end of year
$116,216,744
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,397,034
Net assets, end of year
$94,819,710
Land, buildings and equipment
$828,527
Publicly traded securities
$112,998,541
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,835,158
Net assets with donor restrictions
$63,984,552
Gross receipts
$33,658,279
Employees
4
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jeffrey ScottExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$149,500$8,970
Marc OdenwellerFinance Dir.
Officer
40$111,000$6,600
Marsha RinehartChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Ian WatsonVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kurt SchislerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kim RoseSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Tyler GriffithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Libby WrightTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Wes SnyderTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ora SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Otho EysterTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sarah WagnerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vicki SantTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kathy DanielsVice Chair
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jeffrey ScottExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$141,000$8,460
Marc OdenwellerFinance Dir.
Officer
40$94,430$5,665
Marsha RinehartChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Ian WatsonVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kurt SchislerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kim RoseSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Dr Christopher CordleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dr Michael SullivanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Richard MavisTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ora SmithTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Otho EysterTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Vicki SantTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kathy DanielsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
101 E GAMBIER ST, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050-3509
In care of
% FIRST-KNOX NATIONAL BANK TTEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Marc Odenweller, 101 E Gambier Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Signed the 990
Marc J Odenweller, Finance Director
Phone
(740) 392-3270

Mission

To improve the quality of life in Knox County through planned 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, economic and community development. To develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiation of vital projects.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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).
    Expenses $3,705,122 · grants $3,646,321
  • 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.
    Expenses $1,223,959 · grants $1,165,157
  • Community development projects to enhance local vibrancy and recreational activities in cities and villages located in Knox County. During 2024, 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.
    Expenses $740,330
  • Economic Development Initiative to support strategic partnerships focused on planning and encouraging economic growth throughout Knox County. The Foundation established key relationships with other economic-focused organizations as well as government and civic leaders in Mount Vernon, Danville, Fredericktown, Centerburg and Gambier. Through these partnerships, projects were identified that improved key economic and tourist corridors to generate planned development.
    Expenses $196,962

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1768219
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$116,216,744
Income (IRS master file)
$33,658,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$11,658,750$6,459,347$116,216,744XML
990December 2023$9,655,268$5,001,441$102,945,146XML
990December 2022$5,789,310$4,918,182$88,930,244IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1768219).

Questions about KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION is 31-1768219.
Is KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Marc Odenweller.
Who are the officers and directors of KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,500 (Jeffrey Scott, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does KNOX COUNTY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,658,750, expenses of $6,459,347 and total assets of $116,216,744 at year end.

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