LykesKnapp Family Fund
LykesKnapp Family Fund is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing says it has no direct charitable activities and makes donations to charitable organizations over which it has no control.
Key facts about LykesKnapp Family Fund
In short: LykesKnapp Family Fund gave $213K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Texas. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 76-0411686
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $11,847
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,255,943
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$213K
+58.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+40.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LykesKnapp Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is LykesKnapp Family Fund open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education and youth development, land and park conservation, environmental protection, arts, and maritime heritage. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the fund.
For example, Wasatch Academy describes its mission as nurturing a global community that inspires innovators, leaders, and changemakers. Camp Chippewa Foundation says it develops character through adventure and tradition. Piedmont Land Conservancy says it protects natural and scenic lands, farms, and green space in Piedmont North Carolina. Yellowstone Forever describes itself as the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, providing support through philanthropic and educational initiatives. Memorial Park Conservancy says it preserves, restores, and enhances Memorial Park for Houstonians, while Galveston Bay Foundation says it works to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 18 grants totaling $213,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas (38%), Utah (23%), Minnesota (14%), Washington (8%), and North Carolina (8%). Listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $230K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $213K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wasatch Academy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 76 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Academy Mt Pleasant, UT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Foundation Maple Grove, MN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral Houston, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Symphony Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John Fairey Garden Conservation Hempstead, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prep Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,255,943 | $713,875 | $393,877 | $213,250 | 18 |
| 2024 | $2,082,056 | $702,034 | $286,001 | $134,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,891,856 | $306,605 | $371,942 | $230,000 | 16 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,255,943 | $2,082,056 | $1,891,856 |
| Revenue | $713,875 | $702,034 | $306,605 |
| Expenses | $393,877 | $286,001 | $371,942 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $213,250 | $134,500 | $230,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $331,957 | $266,520 | $34,497 |
| Distributable Amount | $152,070 | $128,574 | $106,803 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LykesKnapp Family Fund is led by Christopher L. Knapp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher L. Knapp
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Breckenridge L. Knapp
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve K. O'Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27369, Houston, TX 77227
Phone: (713) 443-9596
Frequently asked questions about LykesKnapp Family Fund
How much does LykesKnapp Family Fund give each year?
LykesKnapp Family Fund gave $213K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 16 grants.
What is LykesKnapp Family Fund's typical grant size?
LykesKnapp Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,847, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LykesKnapp Family Fund that year got $12K on average.
Where does LykesKnapp Family Fund give grants?
LykesKnapp Family Fund's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (23%) and Minnesota (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does LykesKnapp Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on LykesKnapp Family Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are LykesKnapp Family Fund's largest grantees?
LykesKnapp Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Wasatch Academy ($50,000), Camp Chippewa Foundation ($30,000) and Piedmont Land Conservancy ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LykesKnapp Family Fund?
LykesKnapp Family Fund reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LykesKnapp Family Fund fund?
The fund’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes education and youth development, land and park conservation, environmental protection, arts, and maritime heritage. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LykesKnapp Family Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LykesKnapp Family Fund's EIN?
LykesKnapp Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0411686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does LykesKnapp Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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