Kim Knoppe Foundation
The Kim Knoppe Foundation is a private foundation based in Lewis Center, Ohio. It reported 18 grants totaling $36,090 in 2024, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Kim Knoppe Foundation at a glance
In short: Kim Knoppe Foundation gave $36K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,090
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,005
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $576,995
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kim Knoppe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 640 Bear Run Ln, Lewis Center, OH 43035-8299
Phone: (614) 581-0420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kim Knoppe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Watterson High School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 1% to recipients in Kentucky. The listed grants show support for organizations in Ohio, including in Columbus, Cincinnati, Lewis Center, and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $474K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Watterson High School Columbus, OH | Contribution | $13,300 |
| Cincinnati Elder High School Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $10,780 |
| All Shepards Church Lewis Center, OH | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Saint Jude Church Cincinnati, OH | Cointribution | $1,700 |
| St Antoninus School Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Mission Warmth Columbus, OH | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $900 |
| St Mary Delaware, OH | Contribution | $800 |
| Bloc Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $750 |
| Our Lady of Visitation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576,995 | $23,284 | $36,090 | $36,090 | 18 | $36,090 | — |
| 2023 | $640,941 | $605,482 | $560,987 | $473,630 | 13 | — | — |
| 2022 | $545,306 | $599,081 | $53,775 | — | — | — | $2,238 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included contributions to schools, churches, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, BLOC Ministries says it builds relationships with neighbors and shares hope through free activities and programs for youth and adults. Catholic Social Services says it helps poor and vulnerable seniors and families reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $36,090. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,300, with a median of $675.
The largest listed grants were $13,300 to an individual recipient High School, $10,780 to an individual recipient High School, and $3,000 to All Shepards Church. Other listed recipients included Saint Jude Church ($1,700), St Antoninus School ($1,200), Mission Warmth ($1,000), Our Lady of Grace ($900), St Mary ($800), BLOC Ministries ($750), and Catholic Social Services ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kim Knoppe is listed as founder on the 2024 filing.
Kim Knoppe Foundation's only listed officer is Kim Knoppe, Founder on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kim Knoppe
Founder
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Kim Knoppe Foundation
How much does Kim Knoppe Foundation give each year?
Kim Knoppe Foundation gave $36K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $474K across 13 grants.
What is Kim Knoppe Foundation's typical grant size?
Kim Knoppe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $2,005, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kim Knoppe Foundation give grants?
Kim Knoppe Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (11 grants) and Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does Kim Knoppe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Kim Knoppe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (17 grants).
Who are Kim Knoppe Foundation's largest grantees?
Kim Knoppe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Watterson High School ($13,300), Cincinnati Elder High School ($10,780) and All Shepards Church ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kim Knoppe Foundation?
Kim Knoppe Foundation reported $577K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What does Kim Knoppe Foundation fund?
The available records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included contributions to schools, churches, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kim Knoppe Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kim Knoppe Foundation's EIN?
Kim Knoppe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3658738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Kim Knoppe Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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