Knoernschild Trust Ltd
To promote the welfare of young persons in the community, specifically young persons who use the services provided by st charles youth & family services, inc.
Knoernschild Trust Ltd at a glance
In short: Knoernschild Trust Ltd gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,248,635
- +139.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,248,635
- +139.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,248,635
- Total assets
- $14,613,212
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Knoernschild Trust Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Charles Youth & Family Services Inc ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Knoernschild Trust Ltd gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Youth & Family Services Inc Milwaukee, WI | To provide funds in such areas as capital improvement and replacement projects, research, feasibility studies, staff education and other programs as requested. | $1,248,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,613,212 | $1,013,957 | $1,319,475 | $1,248,635 | 1 | $836,687 |
| 2023 | $14,908,411 | $457,126 | $600,635 | $522,000 | 1 | $276,204 |
| 2022 | $15,046,261 | $691,234 | $529,118 | $450,000 | 1 | $506,749 |
| 2021 | $14,864,928 | $1,063,882 | $1,043,810 | $965,553 | 1 | $876,318 |
| 2020 | $14,864,586 | $2,758,722 | $483,367 | $403,787 | 1 | $2,143,708 |
About Knoernschild Trust Ltd
Based on IRS filings
Knoernschild Trust Ltd is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $837K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knoernschild Trust Ltd is led by Milton H. Kuyers, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Milton H. Kuyers
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Connolly
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Pinckney
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Johnson
Treasurer
Officer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter J. Wick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward J. Ward (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerome J. Holz (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Knoernschild Trust Ltd
How much does Knoernschild Trust Ltd give each year?
Knoernschild Trust Ltd gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $522K across 1 grant.
How large is Knoernschild Trust Ltd?
Knoernschild Trust Ltd reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Knoernschild Trust Ltd?
Knoernschild Trust Ltd is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $14.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Knoernschild Trust Ltd operate?
Knoernschild Trust Ltd has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Knoernschild Trust Ltd's EIN?
Knoernschild Trust Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0138162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Knoernschild Trust Ltd funds
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