Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund
The fund is organized and shall be operated exclusively to support, benefit, perform, and assist in carrying out the charitable, educational, and scientific purposes and functions of the American ophthalmological society.
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund at a glance
In short: Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,207
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,207
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,207
- Total assets
- $10,869,328
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $266K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA | Education | $13,207 |
Ready to take the next step with Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,869,328 | $480,737 | $96,072 | $13,207 | 1 | $480,737 |
| 2023 | $10,160,073 | $399,282 | $102,273 | $10,000 | 1 | $399,282 |
| 2022 | $9,139,674 | $276,178 | $352,582 | $265,930 | 2 | $276,178 |
| 2021 | $10,987,733 | $548,371 | $45,623 | $10,000 | 1 | $548,371 |
| 2020 | $10,138,362 | $445,108 | $37,107 | $10,000 | 1 | $445,108 |
| 2019 | $9,112,420 | $234,353 | $87,914 | $10,000 | 1 | $234,353 |
About Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund
Based on IRS filings
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $481K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund is led by Emily Y. Chew MD, President Start since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Y. Chew MD
President Start
Trustee Start → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → President Start, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston H. Blomquist MD
President
Trustee → Chair Start, 2023
Chair Start → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia A. Haller MD
Trustee Start
Trustee → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee Start, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Olsen MD
Trustee
Chair → Trustee Start, 2023
Trustee Start → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David K. Wallace MD MPH
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Hartnett MD
Trustee
Trustee Start → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Netland MD PhD
Trustee
Trustee Start → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne S. Weiss MD
Trustee Start
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Wilson MD
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer Start → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Marco A. Zarbin MD PhD (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William F. Mieler Md Facs Farvo (2023) — Chair
- Former: Hans E. Grossniklaus MD MBA (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: William F. Mieler MD (2019–2022) — Chair Start
- Former: Stephen D. McLeod MD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Anne L. Coleman MD PhD (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Edward G. Buckley MD (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Woodford S. Van Meter MD (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: M. Edward Wilson Jr. MD (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund
How much does Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund give each year?
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund?
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $481K.
What is Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund?
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund operate?
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund's EIN?
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6042338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund Inc
New York, NY
The fund supports ophthalmology research, especially at qualified university medical schools studying blinding eye diseases, with grants also supporting related organizations and programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $20,000 to $350,000, with a median of $115,000, and went to institutions in multiple states; the available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$286.0M
Grants
54
Total Given
$8.7M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Herman Knapp Testimonial Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?