Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2
EDWARD M & HENRIETTA M KNABUSCH is a private foundation located in Vidor, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 at a glance
In short: Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 gave $697K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $696,905
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,497
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there is no deadline for submitting a request.
- Deadline
- The filing states there is no deadline for submitting a request.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Knabusch Jr
Mailing address: 1310 Roberts St, Vidor, TX 77662
Phone: (601) 479-9225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gabby's Ladder ($57K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 186 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to Ohio, and 1% each to Pennsylvania and Mississippi. The largest listed awards were primarily to organizations in Monroe, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $697K (2024) to $887K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $697K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gabby's Ladder Monroe, MI | Grief Assistance | $57,405 |
| Habitat of Humanity for Monroe Monroe, MI | Housing for the Needy | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Ann Arbor, MI | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| Selah-S Center of Hope Monroe, MI | Community/Civic | $48,000 |
| God Works Monroe, MI | Food for Needy | $39,000 |
| Hot Line to God Mentor, OH | Religious | $35,000 |
| Monroe County Opportunity Monroe, MI | Community | $34,000 |
| Family Counseling & Shelt Monroe, MI | Health & Welfare | $32,000 |
| Community Foundation of Monroie CO Monroe, MI | Community/Civic | $30,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Michigan Brighton, MI | CIVIC | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $8,109 | $702,054 | $696,905 | 34 | $699,218 | $5,118 | $4,973 |
| 2023 | $696,445 | $36,035 | $717,774 | $710,000 | 40 | $713,468 | $32,567 | $36,118 |
| 2022 | $1,375,684 | $100,827 | $901,121 | $886,530 | 37 | $892,326 | $95,031 | $73,150 |
| 2021 | $2,175,978 | $224,790 | $841,373 | $812,000 | 38 | $830,387 | $63,506 | $121,551 |
| 2020 | $2,792,559 | $134,191 | $819,234 | $792,200 | 37 | — | $124,163 | $134,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Gabby’s Ladder says it supports grieving children, adults, and families and provides grief education; Selah’s Center of Hope says it provides temporary housing, education, employment training, and counseling for homeless pregnant women. Diabetes Youth Services describes providing education and support for local children with Type 1 diabetes. Other recipients included organizations whose stated work includes providing meals to seniors, supporting community college, and offering cultural events.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $696,905. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $57,405, with a median of $17,750. Its largest awards included $57,405 to Gabby’s Ladder for grief assistance, $55,000 to Habitat of Humanity for Monroe for housing for the needy, $50,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for health, and $48,000 to Selah’s Center of Hope for community/civic purposes. It also awarded $39,000 to God Works for food for the needy and $35,000 to Hot Line to God for religious purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says there is no specific format for submitting a request and no deadline. Awards are at the trustee’s discretion under the trust document “The Charitable Trust No. 2,” and distributions are restricted to organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. These are instructions from a filing marked final and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory D. White, Kaye Lani Wilson, and Charles T. Knabusch Jr. as trustees.
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles T. Knabusch Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory D. White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kaye Lani Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2
How much does Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 give each year?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 gave $697K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $710K across 40 grants.
What is Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's typical grant size?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's median grant in 2024 was $17,750, and its average grant was $20,497, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 that year got $12K on average.
Where does Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 give grants?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 gives mostly in Michigan: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, MI (21 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (6 grants), "Youth Development" (4 grants) and "Health" (3 grants).
Who are Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's largest grantees?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's largest 2024 grantees include Gabby's Ladder ($57,405), Habitat of Humanity for Monroe ($55,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's EIN?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6643328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-m-and-henrietta-m-knabusch-charitable-trust-2-morg_69b7ad027d1340bc9507800d92fa2d63
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