KNOX BLOCKS FOUNDATION

EIN: 821077370 501(c)(3)

LA PORTE CITY, IA

Total Revenue
$34,122
Total Expenses
$210,728
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ELISHA PALMER
Phone
3194296332
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

KNOX BLOCKS FOUNDATION, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit that reported $34K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 87% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $211K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 518% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT RESOURCES, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND TO CHILD LOSS FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $154,762

KNOX BLOCKS IS PARTNERED WITH OWLET BABY CARE PROVIDING A HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITOR TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AS THE INFANT WEARS THE OWLET WHILE THEY SLEEP IT PROVIDES PARENTS WITH PEACE OF...

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KNOX BLOCKS IS PARTNERED WITH OWLET BABY CARE PROVIDING A HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONITOR TO FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AS THE INFANT WEARS THE OWLET WHILE THEY SLEEP IT PROVIDES PARENTS WITH PEACE OF MIND. KNOX BLOCKS HAS PROVIDED OVER 8,000 MONITORS TO FAMILIES IN ALL 50 STATES. TODAY THERE IS STILL NO CURE OR FULL UNDERSTANDING OF SIDS (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME). WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FINDING THE END TO SIDS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH ROBERT'S PROJECT OUT OF BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO HELP PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THEIR RESEARCH. WE BELIEVE THIS INCREDIBLE TEAM OF WORLD'S BEST RESEARCHERS, DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS WILL ONE DAY FIND THE ANSWERS AND THE ENDING TO SIDS.

Program 2

KNOWING HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE EYES ON YOUR INFANT AT ALL TIMES WE ALSO KNOW THIS ISN'T POSSIBLE. ESPECIALLY IN A DAYCARE ENVIRONMENT. BECAUSE OF THIS WE HAVE LAUNCHED THE GREEN GLOW PROJECT...

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KNOWING HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HAVE EYES ON YOUR INFANT AT ALL TIMES WE ALSO KNOW THIS ISN'T POSSIBLE. ESPECIALLY IN A DAYCARE ENVIRONMENT. BECAUSE OF THIS WE HAVE LAUNCHED THE GREEN GLOW PROJECT, PROVIDING ALL LICENSED AND REGISTERED DAYCARE CENTERS AND IN-HOME PROVIDERS WITH OWLETS FOR ALL INFANTS IN THEIR CARE IN THE STATE OF IOWA. WE CURRENTLY HAVE OWLETS PLACED IN HALF THE COUNTIES IN IOWA AND 600 INFANTS ARE BEING MONITOREDWHILE THEY SLEEP EACH DAY.

Program 3

EVERY YEAR WEHOLD OUR ANNUAL NURSERY OF HOPE. WE PROVIDE INFANT LOSS FAMILIES WITH A TREE TO PLANT IN HONOR OF THEIR LITTLE ONE THAT LEFT THIS WORLD TOO SOON. WE HAVE CREATED A LITTLE FOREST IN...

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EVERY YEAR WEHOLD OUR ANNUAL NURSERY OF HOPE. WE PROVIDE INFANT LOSS FAMILIES WITH A TREE TO PLANT IN HONOR OF THEIR LITTLE ONE THAT LEFT THIS WORLD TOO SOON. WE HAVE CREATED A LITTLE FOREST IN MEMORY OF THESE ANGELS AT HICKORY HILLS PARK IN IOWA. WE PROVIDE THIS SPECIAL DAY AND PLACE AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES. TO DATE WE HAVE OVER 100 TREES PLANTED IN HONOR OF THESE BABIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,359
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $49
Other Revenue $-286
TOTAL REVENUE $34,122

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $147,091
Salaries & Benefits $24,898
Fundraising Expenses $8,299
Program Expenses $175,262
Other Expenses $38,739
TOTAL EXPENSES $210,728

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $34,122 $265,809 -0.9%
Expenses $210,728 $372,318 -0.4%
Net Income $-176,606 $-106,509 +0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$22,500
Total Directors
11
$22,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ABBY WOOD TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISHA PALMER CO FOUNDER 45.00
Officer Director
$22,500 $0 $22,500
MARK PALMER CO FOUNDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA HADACHEK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE EIKAMP BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUTUMN CRAFT PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN KIBSGAARD VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB BAGENTOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARISSE FOLKEN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELSEY BAIRD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS ALBERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $34,122 $210,728 No data $-176,606
2024 $265,809 $372,318 $176,606 $-106,509
2023 $45,292 $188,075 $283,115 $-142,783
2022 $305,685 $263,520 $425,940 $42,165
2021 $544,795 $299,098 $383,733 $245,697
2020 $317,483 $240,361 $138,036 $77,122
2019 $258,629 $250,120 $98,137 $8,509
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