Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family is a private foundation based in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as community services, education, the arts, health, animal welfare, and history.
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family at a glance
In short: Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,579
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,101,055
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 206 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, PA 17824
Phone: (570) 672-2572
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elysburg Fire Department ($4K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (71%), Virginia (12%), Texas (10%), and Florida (6%). Pennsylvania recipients received the largest share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $62K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elysburg Fire Department Elysburg, PA | To Support the Volunteer Fire Department in Elysburg | $4,000 |
| Elysburg Presbyterian Chuch Elysburg, PA | At epc we are disciples of christ, together reaching out in love to make disciples in this world. | $4,000 |
| Masonic Children's Home Elizabethtown, PA | The masonic children's home is an ideal opportunity for school-aged children who are being raised by aging grandparents, or who come from various social or economic environments which do not provide the security and support necessary for healthy growth and development. | $4,000 |
| National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives Arlington, TX | Nrcma works to discover, preserve, interpret and share the historical heritage of the roller coaster for present and future generations. Our goal is to protect these artifacts and make them accessible to those who love roller coasters and amusement parks! | $4,000 |
| Ralpho Township Public Library Elysburg, PA | Serving all residents of ralpho township and the surrounding areas | $4,000 |
| EOS Therapeutic Riding Center Bloomsburg, PA | We provide therapeutic horseback riding activities for mentally, physically and emotionally challenged children and adults | $3,000 |
| Satchel's Last Resort Sarasota, FL | Satchel's last resort is a no-kill animal shelter/sanctuary whose mission is to rescue, rehab and rehome dogs and cats with nowhere else to go because of breed, behavior or medical issues | $3,000 |
| Shamokin Salvation Army Sunbury, PA | The salvation army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal christian church. Its message is based on the bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of god. Its mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination | $3,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Shriners children's philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions and spine injuries | $3,000 |
| Susquehanna Council Boy Scouts of America Williamsport, PA | The bsa's goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,101,055 | $57,313 | $65,516 | $49,000 | 19 | $54,375 | $46,172 | $52,781 |
| 2024 | $1,064,132 | $59,940 | $60,454 | $46,200 | 19 | $49,700 | $42,486 | $52,623 |
| 2023 | $1,130,174 | $51,546 | $69,605 | $55,870 | 17 | $59,370 | $41,311 | $52,182 |
| 2022 | $1,076,324 | $47,635 | $74,874 | $61,500 | 16 | $64,000 | $36,761 | $55,844 |
| 2021 | $1,276,626 | $62,269 | $69,647 | $56,500 | 15 | $56,500 | $49,120 | $62,957 |
| 2020 | $1,255,000 | $1,182,127 | — | — | — | — | $51,808 | $43,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions identify work in public library services, therapeutic riding, animal shelter and care, professional theatre and arts education, Marine Corps history and education, and children’s holiday assistance. For example, Ralpho Township Public Library says it lends materials to the public and provides informational, educational, and recreational resources for local residents; Eos Therapeutic Riding Center says it provides people with disabilities opportunities to enhance quality of life through equine-oriented activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $49,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $3,000.
Among the reported grants were $4,000 each to Elysburg Fire Department, Elysburg Presbyterian Church, Masonic Children’s Home, National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives, and Ralpho Township Public Library. Other grants included $3,000 to Eos Therapeutic Riding Center, Satchel’s Last Resort, Shamokin Salvation Army, Shriners Children’s Hospital, and Susquehanna Council Boy Scouts of America; and $2,000 to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Lehigh Wrestling Partnership, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
The grantees describe a range of activities: Satchel’s Last Resort says it provides lifelong shelter and services to help animals find homes, while Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble describes its work as professional theatre and arts education in rural Pennsylvania.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L Knoebel, Richard A Knoebel, and Brian L Knoebel as trustees.
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian L. Knoebel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A. Knoebel
Trustee
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 Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family
How much does Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family give each year?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family gave $49K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 19 grants.
What is Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's typical grant size?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,579, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family give grants?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elysburg, PA (3 grants) and Bloomsburg, PA (3 grants).
Does Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's largest grantees?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's largest 2025 grantees include Elysburg Fire Department ($4,000), Elysburg Presbyterian Chuch ($4,000) and Masonic Children's Home ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family?
The foundation 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 Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's EIN?
Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-7128791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard Dick Knoebel Charitable Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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