Knapp Family Foundation
Knapp Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $146K.
Knapp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Knapp Family Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $71,500
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,214
- +32.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,583,538
- +2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Knapp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wake Forest University ($44K). Together the top 7 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Knapp Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $75K (2022). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Unrestricted General | $43,500 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy Andover, NH | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Kids Play International Inc Park City, UT | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Reap USA Portland, OR | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Point Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,583,538 | $159,019 | $109,423 | $71,500 | 7 | $96,296 | $146,053 | $105,608 |
| 2025 | $1,538,359 | $88,232 | $101,832 | $69,253 | 9 | $89,770 | $76,110 | $99,680 |
| 2024 | $1,539,652 | $73,111 | $94,049 | $65,420 | 9 | $82,206 | $62,034 | $87,494 |
| 2023 | $1,560,085 | $99,597 | $91,550 | $61,000 | 9 | $80,754 | $89,728 | $79,655 |
| 2022 | $1,552,183 | $202,848 | $110,759 | $74,648 | 11 | $95,885 | $126,984 | $94,467 |
| 2021 | $1,510,209 | $272,190 | $80,470 | $49,850 | 8 | — | $144,120 | $82,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Knapp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knapp Family Foundation is led by Marcia Knapp, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marcia Knapp
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Knapp
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Kate H. Knapp
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Simon Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Margaret Courtney Knapp Ford
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Courtney Knapp Ford (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Knapp (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Margaret Courtney Knapp Ford (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Knapp Family Foundation
How much does Knapp Family Foundation give each year?
Knapp Family Foundation gave $72K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $69K across 9 grants.
What is Knapp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Knapp Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,214, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Knapp Family Foundation give grants?
Knapp Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (14%) and New Hampshire (7%).
Does Knapp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Knapp Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Knapp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Knapp Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wake Forest University ($43,500), Connecticut College ($10,000) and Proctor Academy ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Knapp Family Foundation?
Knapp Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 is Knapp Family Foundation's EIN?
Knapp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2055792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Knapp Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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