Knights Foundation
Knights Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K.
Knights Foundation at a glance
In short: Knights Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $12,106
- +1110.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,027
- +202.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $33,758
- +28.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Knights Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Harding High School Athletics ($8K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $12K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harding High School Athletics Saint Paul, MN | To support Harding Athletic Programs | $8,106 |
| Ekfa Saint Paul, MN | To support the Harding High School Football Program. | $3,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,758 | $34,380 | $26,998 | $12,106 | 4 | $12,106 |
| 2022 | $26,376 | $41,398 | $15,022 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knights Foundation is led by Tom Mauer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Tom Mauer
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Creighton
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brock Schwanke
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Rueber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Otto Kraus
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Shanley
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Hrouda
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Utecht
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Voss (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jerome Utecht (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Knights Foundation
How much does Knights Foundation give each year?
Knights Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Knights Foundation's typical grant size?
Knights Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,027, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Knights Foundation give grants?
Knights Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Knights Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Knights Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Knights Foundation?
Knights Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What is Knights Foundation's EIN?
Knights Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0613464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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