The EJK Foundation is a private foundation established in 2018 through the generous bequest of Dr. Emily J. Knobloch, honoring the legacy of her father, Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation operates as a limited-life foundation dedicated to environmental conservation and protection of ecologically valuable landscapes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$51.9M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-38.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
+53.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$128K
-59.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The EJK Foundation seeks to protect ecologically valuable landscapes throughout North America by making grants to advance landscape-scale conservation initiatives. The foundation prioritizes projects that feature strong ecological values, sound plans for permanent protection, and long-term stewardship. The foundation seeks out projects with clear momentum that incorporate innovative approaches with the potential to serve as models for future conservation efforts.
Grantmaking
The EJK Foundation accepts grant proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$400 to $2,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds conservation initiatives across North America, with particular activity in states including Maine, Montana, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, and other U.S. locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total assets: $48.1 million
- Total revenues (2023): $6,150,491
- Total expenses (2023): $4,394,793
- Investment income and dividends (2023): $1,875,462
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $51,862,103 | $48,064,591 | $45,637,890 |
| Revenue | $6,838,352 | $6,150,491 | $26,543,875 |
| Expenses | $3,040,840 | $4,394,793 | $3,727,687 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,771,316 | $4,155,726 | $3,561,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,228,356 | $5,911,424 | $785,916 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,408,916 | $2,811,174 | $2,924,273 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Foundation leadership includes:
- Carla Knobloch (Trustee)
- Stevens Sharkey (Trustee)
- Elizabeth Graves Love (Trustee, compensated at $76,000)
- Brian Yablonski (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Knobloch | Treas, Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Graves Love | Trustee | 12 | — |
| Stevens Sharkey | Sec, Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Yablonski | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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