R Richard Knauss Foundation
The R Richard Knauss Foundation is a private foundation based in Easton, Pennsylvania. Its filings show charitable distributions to organizations including arts, education, housing, family services, religious, and other charitable organizations.
R Richard Knauss Foundation at a glance
In short: R Richard Knauss Foundation gave $26K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $808.063), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,858
- +40.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $808
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $322,980
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to R Richard Knauss Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4040 Danberry Drive, Easton, PA 18045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R Richard Knauss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Church of Bethlehem ($6K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 76% of grant dollars. Other listed recipient-state shares were Tennessee, 6%; Hawaii, 2%; Nebraska, 2%; and New York, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How R Richard Knauss Foundation gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Church of Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Distribution | $6,000 |
| State Theatre Center for the Arts Easton, PA | Charitable Distribution | $2,000 |
| The Bach Choir of Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Distribution | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Distribution | $1,500 |
| Kutztown University Foundation Kutztown, PA | Charitable Distribution | $1,000 |
| The Children's Home of Easton Easton, PA | Charitable Distribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Allentown, PA | Charitable Distribution | $1,000 |
| Outreach Foundation of the Presbyte Franklin, TN | Charitable Distribution | $1,000 |
| St George Antichian Orthodox Allentown, PA | Charitable Distribution | $700 |
| Knauss Homestead Preservation Emmaus, PA | Charitable Distribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322,980 | $73,503 | $36,072 | $25,858 | 32 | $25,858 | $8,882 | $28,418 |
| 2024 | $285,549 | $52,664 | $23,730 | $18,463 | 27 | $18,463 | $4,393 | $20,344 |
| 2023 | $256,615 | $49,728 | $17,934 | $14,028 | 18 | $14,028 | $7,844 | $15,246 |
| 2022 | $224,821 | $34,357 | $18,375 | $14,907 | 16 | $15,182 | $1,752 | $14,227 |
| 2021 | $208,839 | $37,642 | $14,946 | $11,711 | 11 | $12,261 | $37 | $13,109 |
| 2020 | $186,143 | $41,278 | $11,719 | $9,132 | 7 | — | $84 | $10,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Richard Knauss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the State Theatre Center for the Arts says its mission is to bring the community together through the arts, while the Kutztown University Foundation says it raises funds to enhance educational opportunities at the university. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley describes its work as building, rehabilitating, and selling housing, including critical home repairs, for economically disadvantaged people in the Lehigh Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $25,858. Grant amounts ranged from $370 to $6,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable grants included $6,000 to Grace Church of Bethlehem; $2,000 to the State Theatre Center for the Arts; $1,500 each to the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the American Red Cross; and $1,000 each to Kutztown University Foundation, The Children’s Home of Easton, Habitat for Humanity, and Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Knauss is listed as founder.
R Richard Knauss Foundation's only listed officer is Richard Knauss, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Knauss
Founder
On filings since 2020
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 R Richard Knauss Foundation
How much does R Richard Knauss Foundation give each year?
R Richard Knauss Foundation gave $26K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 27 grants.
What is R Richard Knauss Foundation's typical grant size?
R Richard Knauss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $808, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R Richard Knauss Foundation give grants?
R Richard Knauss Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethlehem, PA (6 grants), Easton, PA (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Allentown, PA (3 grants).
Does R Richard Knauss Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on R Richard Knauss Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Distribution" (32 grants).
Who are R Richard Knauss Foundation's largest grantees?
R Richard Knauss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Church of Bethlehem ($6,000), State Theatre Center for the Arts ($2,000) and The Bach Choir of Bethlehem ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R Richard Knauss Foundation?
R Richard Knauss Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does R Richard Knauss Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R Richard Knauss Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R Richard Knauss Foundation's EIN?
R Richard Knauss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4672502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does R Richard Knauss Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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