Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1982, with $9,276,471 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
312 Walnut St Ste 3130, Cincinnati, OH, 45202 EIN 31-1044475 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.3M
▲ 56.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.0M
Net assets
$266.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating229 mo reserves · -51% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc: 229 mo reserves · -51% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 312 Walnut St Ste 3130, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $19.4M (FY2013) to $9.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $266.5M
Operating margin
-50.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$266.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$266.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,276,471▲56.0% | $13,982,264▼3.3% | $266,549,523▲12.3% | $266,549,523▲12.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,944,556▲16.7% | $14,456,222▲4.9% | $237,444,476▲10.0% | $237,444,476▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,094,681▼44.8% | $13,779,334▲2.1% | $215,831,198▼16.3% | $215,831,198▼16.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,230,954▲68.8% | $13,496,550▲10.7% | $257,901,877▲14.3% | $257,901,877▲14.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $5,468,021▲37.8% | $12,189,076▲2.4% | $225,698,470▲8.4% | $225,698,470▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,968,105▼9.0% | $11,905,808▲0.7% | $208,279,580▲12.1% | $208,279,580▲12.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,361,875▼79.2% | $11,824,338▲6.2% | $185,729,913▼8.2% | $185,729,913▼8.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,959,190▲184% | $11,136,862▲18.5% | $202,316,486▲13.3% | $202,316,486▲13.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $7,387,865▼6.4% | $9,400,311▼4.8% | $178,546,921▲2.7% | $178,546,921▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,890,383▼8.2% | $9,871,756▲14.6% | $173,869,777▼1.8% | $173,869,777▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $8,596,331▼55.7% | $8,612,617▼8.9% | $177,060,311▲3.5% | $177,060,311▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $19,419,593 | $9,453,936▲29.9% | $171,117,729▲6.2% | $171,117,729▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $7,277,411 | $161,151,522 | $161,151,522 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1044475, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1044475.
- How much revenue does Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc report?
- Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc reported $9,276,471 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc (EIN 31-1044475) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.