The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down. The filing says that, upon donor David W. Knapp’s death, the remaining trust balance is to be divided equally among 33 charitable organizations under a trust document dated July 6, 2015.
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $855), top state Connecticut. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,215
- -96.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $855
- -96.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $855
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (30% 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 The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (203) 789-2536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Easton Mountain Inc ($855). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Connecticut received 30% of grant dollars, New York 21%, Massachusetts 12%, Washington, DC 9%, and California 6%. These figures account for the listed shares; the filing data provided here do not specify the remaining share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 33 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $855; repeat grants $855. How we count
Medians: $855 first-time, $855 repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2025) to $829K (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Mountain Inc Greenwich, NY | General Operating | $855 |
| Ferry Beach Park Association Sace, ME | General Operating | $855 |
| Guilford Foundation Guilford, CT | General Operating | $855 |
| Two State YMCA Incdba Becketchimney Becket, MA | General Operating | $855 |
| Unitarian Universalist Rowe Camp Conf Rowe, MA | General Operating | $855 |
| GLBTQ Advocates Defenders Boston, MA | General Operating | $855 |
| Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network New York, NY | General Operating | $855 |
| Planned Parenthood Southern New England New Haven, CT | General Operating | $855 |
| The Missionary Society of Conn Farmingham, MA | General Operating | $855 |
| Connecticut Yankee Council Inc BSA Milford, CT | General Operating | $855 |
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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 | — | $8,230 | $28,215 | $28,215 | 33 | $28,215 | — | $362 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | $26,055 | $918,907 | $828,875 | 33 | $896,709 | $21,032 | $15,470 |
| 2023 | $912,862 | $642,743 | $12,939 | — | — | $3,908 | $634,111 | $36,220 |
| 2022 | $280,726 | $45,197 | $59,542 | $41,181 | 52 | $46,432 | $32,595 | $47,898 |
| 2021 | $292,376 | $44,372 | $59,902 | $42,546 | 47 | $47,509 | $32,482 | $45,701 |
| 2020 | $306,926 | $33,636 | $44,009 | $36,550 | 43 | — | $28,375 | $40,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $362 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
The filing describes a distribution to preselected charitable organizations rather than stating a separate foundation mission. The 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions concern reproductive health, LGBTQ+ equality and education, HIV/AIDS remembrance, public broadcasting, education for underserved students, and racial justice. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing comprehensive reproductive and related health care, while the National LGBTQ Task Force describes its work as building power and advancing equality and justice for LGBTQ people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $28,215. Each grant was $855. Listed recipients include Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Planned Parenthood Southern New England, GLBTQ Advocates & Defenders, and the Unitarian Universalist Rowe Camp Conference; the stated purpose for the listed grants was general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David W. Knapp and KeyBank N.A. as co-trustees.
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$71K (2024) → $0 (2025)
David W. Knapp
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank Na Trustee (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $71K, to Keybank N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation
How much does The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation give each year?
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $829K across 33 grants.
What is The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $855, and its average grant was $855, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation that year got $855 on average.
Where does The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation give grants?
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), New Haven, CT (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Easton Mountain Inc ($855), Ferry Beach Park Association ($855) and Guilford Foundation ($855), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing describes a distribution to preselected charitable organizations rather than stating a separate foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $362 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1489095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David W Knapp Charitable Foundation 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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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