The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation
The James and Barbara Knuppe is a private foundation based in Castro Valley, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for family counseling, ministry, school activities, medical research, college professors, and veterans’ support.
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation gave $425K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $424,590
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,661
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $273,096
- +135.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation
- 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: 4545 Crow Canyon Place, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Phone: (510) 727-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lets Go Fishing ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($418,390), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 84 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Florida, 3% to Alabama, 1% to Colorado, and 3% to recipients whose state was unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $425K (2024) to $624K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $418,390 |
| Lets Go Fishing Littleton, CO | Support the Nonprofit Ministry | $5,000 |
| Girls Town Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | Provide Support for Program | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273,096 | $800,000 | $640,798 | $424,590 | 13 | $424,590 | — |
| 2023 | $115,955 | $421,537 | $536,228 | $533,435 | 20 | $533,435 | — |
| 2022 | $228,216 | $661,832 | $626,490 | $623,529 | 19 | $623,529 | — |
| 2021 | $195,137 | $425,953 | $529,647 | $526,827 | 17 | $526,827 | $1,189 |
| 2020 | $296,331 | $731,170 | $531,086 | $528,626 | 15 | — | $170 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $424,590. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $180,000, with a median of $24,000. Its largest listed grants included $180,000 to an individual recipient for a family counseling program; $42,000 to Pastor Willie Roland People of Chri for ministry support; $36,000 each to Flow Loves You Foundation for school activities and an individual recipient for ministry support; and $30,000 to Cru for ministry support. Other listed grants included $24,000 each to the Knuppe Molecular Urology Lab at UCSF and UC Regents UCSF Medical Center for medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H James Knuppe as president and Barbara Knuppe as secretary and CFO.
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation is led by H. James Knuppe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. James Knuppe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Knuppe
Secretary & CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation
How much does The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation give each year?
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation gave $425K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $533K across 20 grants.
What is The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $32,661, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation give grants?
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%).
Does The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support for Ministry" (5 grants).
How large is The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation?
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation reported $273K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $800K.
How do I apply for a grant from The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation?
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 The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation's EIN?
The James and Barbara Knuppe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1614488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James and Barbara Knuppe Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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