Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Coeur d'Alene, ID EIN: 82-0482954

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc

In short: Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-0482954
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$32,500
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$10,833
Median grant
$8,500
Total assets
$1,707,890
Primary geography
Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-5.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

+51.2% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+51.2% YoY

How Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

BoiseSandpointLexingtonShelburneNew YorkRenoSan RafaelWashingtonChathamDaytonHuntersvilleMeridianNewportPortsmouthPuebloSan FranciscoSherman OaksStoningtonTower Lakes

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K22 grants20209 grants20213 grants20223 grants20233 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Boise Bicycle Project: $18KBoise Bicycle Project$18KThe Boise Jazz Society: $9KThe Boise Jazz Society$9KThe Festival at Sandpoint: $6KThe Festival at Sandpoint$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boise Bicycle Project ($18K). Together the top 3 received $33K.

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boise Bicycle Project Boise, IDTo help support the continuing opeartions of the Boise Bicycle Project$18,000
The Boise Jazz Society Boise, IDto help support the continuing operations of the Jazz Society at Boise State University.$8,500
The Festival at Sandpoint Sandpoint, IDPromote Jazz music as a classic American art form.$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,707,890$1,802,919$1,933,492
Revenue$61,817$21,108$482,054
Expenses$156,846$151,682$131,462
Qualifying Distributions$126,556$135,211$120,386
Net Investment Income$8,749$11,839$262,091
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin Prohaska, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Benjamin Prohaska

    President & Executive Director

    Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    $83K (2020) → $83K (2024)

  • Daniel Prohaska

    Secretary & Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Paula Knickerbocker

    Former President

    President → Former President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Benjamin Prohaska — President & Executive Director: $83KBenjamin ProhaskaPresident & Executive Director$83K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Benjamin Prohaska (President & Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc

How much does Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc give each year?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc gave $33K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 3 grants.

What is Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $10,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc give grants?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (2 grants).

Does Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.

What is Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc's EIN?

Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0482954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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