Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati

SPARTA, MI EIN: 38-3338626

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARTA, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $1.0M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+279.5% YoY

Grant Count

36

+56.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+142.5% YoY

About Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati

Based on IRS filings

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARTA, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $1.0M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

COCONUT CREEKCOLORADO SPRINGSCOOPERSVILLEDYERGRAND RAPIDSGRANDVILLEKALAMAZOOKENTWOODLAKE ODESSAMARNEMEMPHISNORTON SHORESOSSINEKERENTONROCHESTER HILLSROCKFORDRODNEYSANFORDSPARTAWEST OLIVE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M0 grants20190 grants20201 grants20211 grants202223 grants202336 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

HOLLAND HOME$130KMISSION INDIA$85KSEVENTH REFORMED CHURCH$75KLAMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL$75KALANO CLUB OF KENT COUNTY$75KHUNT 2 HEAL$50KDSC GREAT LAKES REGIONAL…$50KSET FREE MINISTRIES$50KDAVID'S HOUSE MINISTRIES$40KNEW HORIZON PRIVATE SCHOOL$40K

Grant Size Distribution

61 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K9$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holland Home ($130,000), Mission India ($85,000), Seventh Reformed Church ($75,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES GRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE$10,000
CRAN HILL RANCH RODNEY, MICHARITABLE$20,000
CURE INTERNATIONAL GRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE$10,000
DAVID'S HOUSE MINISTRIES WYOMING, MICHARITABLE$40,000
ETHNOS 360 SANFORD, FLCHARITABLE$10,000
FAITH HOSPICE GRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE$25,000
FOOD FOR THE POOR COCONUT CREEK, FLCHARITABLE$15,000
HOLLAND HOME GRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE$130,000
KID'S LIFE BIBLE CLUBS GRAND RAPIDS, MICHARITABLE$7,500
MACKENZIE'S ANIMAL SANCTUARY LAKE ODESSA, MICHARITABLE$22,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

C ANDREW EDWARDSPRESIDENT$90KLYNN OLREESECRETARY$15KTHOMAS LITTINTREASURER$15K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
C ANDREW EDWARDSPRESIDENT20$90,000
LYNN OLREESECRETARY10$15,000
THOMAS LITTINTREASURER10$15,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati?

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SPARTA, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati operate?

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Washington.

What size grants does Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati award?

In 2024, Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati awarded 36 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati's EIN?

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3338626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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

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