Knapp Educational Fund Inc
Knapp Educational Fund Inc was a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Maryland. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the fund has been terminated; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking. The filing says that on November 30, 2023, its remaining assets were distributed to The Knapp Foundation, a private foundation controlled by the same trustees.
Knapp Educational Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Knapp Educational Fund Inc gave $145K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $144,758
- +57.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,135
- +33.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (87% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Knapp Educational Fund Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Ruth Capranica
Mailing address: PO Box O, St Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-5660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Knapp Educational Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 13% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Knapp Educational Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2022) to $190K (2020). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $144,758 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $100,330 | $317,369 | $144,758 | 13 | $245,562 | $28,925 | $250,913 |
| 2022 | $3,794,410 | $17,224 | $279,755 | $92,126 | 11 | $185,583 | — | $233,397 |
| 2021 | $4,055,241 | $333,629 | $251,636 | $130,119 | 11 | $174,668 | $260,279 | $227,996 |
| 2020 | $3,973,248 | $-34,084 | $301,048 | $189,775 | 12 | — | $44,251 | $230,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Knapp Educational Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2023 grants listed in the filing were primarily for student scholarship programs at high schools, along with an equipment grant to The County Commissioners for Kent C.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the fund reported 13 grants totaling $144,758. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $11,000. Among the largest listed grants were $20,000 to The County Commissioners for Kent C for equipment; $18,500 to Currituck County High School for a student scholarship program; and $15,750 to Easton High School for a student scholarship program. Other listed scholarship grants included $13,508 to an individual recipient High School, $13,500 to an individual recipient High School, and $11,750 to an individual recipient High School.
The final filing states that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists a detailed letter as the application material, no restrictions on awards, and no deadline. Because this was a final filing and the fund has been terminated, those application details should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ruth Capranica as President, Steven F Capranica as VP/Treasurer, Antoinette Vojvoda as Secretary, and Christina Capranica as Trustee.
Knapp Educational Fund Inc is led by Ruth Capranica, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ruth Capranica
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Capranica
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2023)
Steven F Capranica
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $27K (2023)
Antoinette Vojvoda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $27K, to Steven F Capranica (VP/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Knapp Educational Fund Inc
How much does Knapp Educational Fund Inc give each year?
Knapp Educational Fund Inc gave $145K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is Knapp Educational Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Knapp Educational Fund Inc's median grant in 2023 was $11,000, and its average grant was $11,135, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Knapp Educational Fund Inc give grants?
Knapp Educational Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%).
Does Knapp Educational Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Knapp Educational Fund Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student scholarship program" (11 grants).
What does Knapp Educational Fund Inc fund?
The 2023 grants listed in the filing were primarily for student scholarship programs at high schools, along with an equipment grant to The County Commissioners for Kent C. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Knapp Educational Fund Inc?
Knapp Educational Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Knapp Educational Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Knapp Educational Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $251K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Knapp Educational Fund Inc's EIN?
Knapp Educational Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2970128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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