E Kneale Dockstader Foundation
To promote and engage in charitable, scientific, and educational activities. To enhance and optimize the environment surrounding.
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation at a glance
In short: E Kneale Dockstader Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $131,200
- +26.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,867
- +26.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $4,349,563
- +22.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to E Kneale Dockstader Foundation
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Dockstader Foundation Environmental Grant)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from E Kneale Dockstader Foundation
Who E Kneale Dockstader Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kennett Area Park Authority ($40K). Together the top 6 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E Kneale Dockstader Foundation gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $144K (2021). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett Area Park Authority Kennett Square, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $40,000 |
| Natural Lands Media, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $38,000 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance West Chester, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $20,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Center Avondale, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $15,000 |
| White Clay Watershed Association Landenberg, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $10,000 |
| Silo Oxford, PA | Scientific & Edu Act | $8,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,349,563 | $273,489 | $228,782 | $131,200 | 6 | $143,500 |
| 2025 | $3,566,107 | $191,524 | $193,613 | $103,363 | 6 | $60,902 |
| 2024 | $3,131,930 | $198,161 | $212,635 | $120,005 | 9 | $68,042 |
| 2023 | $2,680,206 | $228,419 | $199,040 | $96,000 | 9 | $99,198 |
| 2022 | $2,334,247 | $251,788 | $181,067 | $99,000 | 8 | $120,999 |
| 2021 | $2,818,789 | $259,994 | $187,596 | $143,500 | 12 | $127,499 |
| 2020 | $2,035,133 | $210,850 | $135,185 | $80,000 | 8 | $89,471 |
| 2019 | $1,951,012 | $221,890 | $180,379 | $134,000 | 8 | $37,671 |
About E Kneale Dockstader Foundation
Based on IRS filings
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation is a public charity, based in West Grove, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $144K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation is led by John Gaadt, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Gaadt
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daria Disabatino
Foundation M
Interim Manager → Foundation Manager, 2023
Foundation Manager → Foundation M, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $42K (2026)
Harold Walls
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Struble Jr.
Imm. Past Pr
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Imm. Past Pr, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger E. Legg
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Schott
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Connery
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Strohmaier
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Bowers
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Rachel Roberts (2019–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Bill Maslanka (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Fanning (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William G. Stullken (2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Bill Stullken (2019–2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $42K, to Daria Disabatino (Foundation M).
Frequently asked questions about E Kneale Dockstader Foundation
How much does E Kneale Dockstader Foundation give each year?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $103K across 6 grants.
What is E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's typical grant size?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $17,500, and its average grant was $21,867, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does E Kneale Dockstader Foundation give grants?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does E Kneale Dockstader Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific & Edu Act" (6 grants).
Who are E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's largest grantees?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Kennett Area Park Authority ($40,000), Natural Lands ($38,000) and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is E Kneale Dockstader Foundation?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $273K.
What is E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's EIN?
E Kneale Dockstader Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3093440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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