Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $325K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust at a glance
In short: Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,127
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,127
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,127
- Total assets
- $324,921
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle EnglishSpeaking Union ($13K).
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 the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust gives
- Giving grew 1485% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $828 (2022) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle EnglishSpeaking Union Seattle, WA | Support participation in national Shakespeare competition | $13,127 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,921 | $13,322 | $13,322 | $13,127 | 1 | $13,127 |
| 2024 | $324,920 | $11,579 | $11,579 | $11,384 | 1 | $11,384 |
| 2023 | $324,920 | $11,288 | $11,288 | $11,093 | 1 | $11,093 |
| 2022 | $324,920 | $1,362 | $1,359 | $828 | 1 | $828 |
| 2021 | $324,918 | $961 | $962 | $837 | 1 | $837 |
| 2020 | $324,918 | $3,231 | $3,231 | $1,336 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust is led by Susan Wilson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Wilson
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Rockhold
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Kleinschmidt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Atwood
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust
How much does Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust give each year?
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust?
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust reported $325K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What is Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust?
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $325K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust operate?
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust's EIN?
Knoblauch Shakespeare Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2032649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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