Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Devon, PA EIN: 93-1991726

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Devon, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $69K.

Key facts about Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc

In short: Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc gave $260K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-1991726
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$259,653
Grants made (2025)
8
Average grant
$32,457
Median grant
$29,828
Total assets
$1,987,403
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-10.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$260K

+10.5% YoY

Grant Count

8

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

-17.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

PhiladelphiaClearwaterHersheyNew YorkPittsburghWest ChesterPikesville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2023 6 grants2024 8 grants2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2024) to $260K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $260K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Magee-Womens Research Institute and: $60KMagee-Womens ResearchInstitute and$60KPenn State College of Medicine: $55K across 2 grantsPenn State College of Medicine$55K · 2 grantsWoar Philadelphia Center Against: $50KWoar Philadelphia CenterAgainst$50KThe Dysautonomia Project Inc: $35KThe Dysautonomia Project Inc$35KUnite for Her: $25KUnite for Her$25KOvarian Cancer Research Alliance: $25KOvarian Cancer ResearchAlliance$25KAction Wellness: $10KAction Wellness$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Magee-Womens Research Institute and ($60K). Together the top 7 received $260K.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Magee-Womens Research Institute and Pittsburgh, PAGrant to Another 501(C)(3) Org$60,000
Woar Philadelphia Center Against Philadelphia, PACounseling Services and General Supp$50,000
The Dysautonomia Project Inc Clearwater, FLGrant to Another 501(C)(3) Org$35,000
Penn State College of Medicine Hershey, PAOutcomes of Surgery in Ehlers-Danlos$34,655
Unite for Her West Chester, PAGrant to Another 501(C)(3) Org$25,000
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance New York, NYGrant to Another 501(C)(3) Org$25,000
Penn State College of Medicine Hershey, PAPhys Care (Needs)$19,998
Action Wellness Philadelphia, PAGrant to Another 501(C)(3) Org$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,987,403$2,220,736$2,081,341
Revenue$104,156$467,461$2,135,890
Expenses$337,489$328,066$54,549
Qualifying Distributions$259,653$235,000—
Net Investment Income$69,440$42,847$22,350
Distributable Amount$154,747$114,662$111,188

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Yoh, President, Treasurer & D on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sharon Yoh

    President, Treasurer & D

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Erica Fletcher

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Kristen Yoh

    Secry & Director

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Samantha A. Yoh

    Vice President & Assistant Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    $16K (2023) → $59K (2025)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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

Samantha a YOH — VP, Asst Sec: $59KSamantha a YOHVP, Asst Sec$59K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Samantha a YOH (VP, Asst Sec).

Frequently asked questions about Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc

How much does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc give each year?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc gave $260K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 6 grants.

What is Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $29,828, and its average grant was $32,457, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc give grants?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Hershey, PA (2 grants).

Does Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 13% of Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org" (5 grants).

Who are Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Magee-Womens Research Institute and ($60,000), Penn State College of Medicine ($54,653 across 2 grants) and Woar Philadelphia Center Against ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's EIN?

Juliet Viola Kniffen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1991726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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