David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn is a private foundation, based in Hamilton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $577K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $283K. Net investment income was $50K.
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn at a glance
In short: David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn gave $283K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $141K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $282,600
- +1053.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $141,300
- +3937.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $141,300
- Total assets
- $577,014
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heights Foundation Inc ($282K). Together the top 2 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn gives
- Giving grew 1562% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 845% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $283K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heights Foundation Inc Fort Myers, FL | 501(C)(3) General Operating | $281,500 |
| Lee Memorial Health System Fnd Gallisano Childrens Hospital Fort Myers, FL | 501(C)(3) General Operating | $1,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $577,014 | $304,428 | $291,768 | $282,600 | 2 | $286,662 | $49,678 | $33,907 |
| 2024 | $564,360 | $24,119 | $32,667 | $24,500 | 7 | $28,247 | $19,841 | $33,342 |
| 2023 | $573,013 | $17,850 | $24,599 | $16,500 | 2 | $20,265 | $13,904 | $31,089 |
| 2022 | $579,804 | $4,248 | $26,725 | $17,000 | 6 | $21,166 | $18,011 | $32,827 |
| 2021 | $602,279 | $37,797 | $21,763 | $13,200 | 7 | — | $33,318 | $35,064 |
| 2019 | $598,247 | $25,803 | $28,425 | $21,500 | 10 | — | $17,249 | $30,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn's only listed officer is First Financial Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Financial Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$7K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to First Financial Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn
How much does David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn give each year?
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn gave $283K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 7 grants.
How large is David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn?
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn reported $577K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn operate?
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New York, Ohio.
What is David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn's EIN?
David G and Susan L Knust Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8101878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 16, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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