Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation
The Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Chatham, New Jersey. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 grants included support for community facilities, disaster relief, youth programs, health services, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation at a glance
In short: Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation gave $525K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,000
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,125
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,027,137
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 229 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone: (973) 635-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prince of Peace Episcopal Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 196 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 76% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina (8%), South Carolina (4%), Georgia (3%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $368K (2021) to $663K (2022). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Episcopal Church Woodland Hills, CA | Capital improvements at Community Center; general support. | $35,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support relief efforts Hurricane Helene (NC) and Wildfire Relief (CA). | $32,500 |
| Samaritan Center Simi Valley Simi Valley, CA | Funding for facility cleaning, front desk receptionist and storage shed. | $26,000 |
| Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Hills, CA | To help purchase six new computers and desks for community center. | $25,000 |
| Fostering Youth Independence Santa Clarita, CA | Aid in funding the case management program for 20 foster youths. | $22,000 |
| Forever Found Simi Valley, CA | Support for expansion and development of holistic therapies for CSEC youth in Ventura County. | $20,000 |
| Haven Hills Inc Canoga Park, CA | General operating support. | $20,000 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation Tarzana, CA | Support to revitalize the Women's Pavilion. | $20,000 |
| North Hollywood High School Lausd North Hollywood, CA | To purchase animal feed and provide veterinary services and supplies for the FFA Animal Science program. | $18,000 |
| Cancer Support of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support the child, teen and family programs. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,027,137 | $351,196 | $672,827 | $525,000 | 40 | $570,696 | $256,715 | $588,325 |
| 2024 | $6,348,768 | $581,301 | $563,517 | $423,500 | 38 | $470,639 | $488,423 | $531,294 |
| 2023 | $6,330,984 | $266,845 | $625,606 | $473,500 | 42 | $519,043 | $177,021 | $506,234 |
| 2022 | $6,689,745 | $675,228 | $808,406 | $662,640 | 43 | $708,770 | $581,895 | $578,377 |
| 2021 | $6,822,923 | $769,700 | $497,040 | $367,500 | 33 | — | $683,022 | $533,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $588K for 2025 — 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 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Fostering Youth Independence says its mission is to equip foster youth to complete post-secondary education and become independent adults. Haven Hills says it supports survivors of domestic violence through services including shelter, counseling, and advocacy. Forever Found says it supports the rescue and restoration of victims of child trafficking and prostitution. Valley Village describes its mission as advancing the interests and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $525,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to Prince of Peace Episcopal Church for community center capital improvements and general support, and $32,500 to Samaritan’s Purse for Hurricane Helene and wildfire relief efforts. Other notable awards included $26,000 to Samaritan Center Simi Valley for facility and staffing needs; $25,000 to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission for computers and desks; and $22,000 to Fostering Youth Independence for its case management program for 20 foster youths.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna Barrett as president; Gregory Buesing as VP/Treasurer; and Douglas Kreuzberger as secretary. Trustees are Virginia Kreuzberger, Scott Kreuzberger, Eric Buesing, Karen Turner, Jean Buesing, Kurt Kreuzberger, and Suzanne Okafor.
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation is led by Donna Barrett, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Barrett
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Eric Buesing
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Jean Buesing
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Karen Turner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Kurt Kreuzberger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Sandra McKenzie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Scott Kreuzberger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Suzanne Okafor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Virginia Kreuzberger
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Douglas Kreuzberger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Gregory Buesing
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $3K, to Virginia Kreuzberger (Trustee). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation
How much does Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation give each year?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation gave $525K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $424K across 38 grants.
What is Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's typical grant size?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,125, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation give grants?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Clarita, CA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Simi Valley, CA (2 grants) and Woodland Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's largest grantees?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prince of Peace Episcopal Church ($35,000), Samaritan's Purse ($32,500) and Samaritan Center Simi Valley ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Fostering Youth Independence says its mission is to equip foster youth to complete post-secondary education and become independent adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's EIN?
Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2011417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Fanny & Svante Knistrom Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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