The James J Knipper
The James J Knipper is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $805K. Net investment income was $939K.
The James J Knipper at a glance
In short: The James J Knipper gave $805K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $403K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $805,000
- +66.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $402,500
- +149.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $402,500
- Total assets
- $1,199,302
- +79.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James J Knipper funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($750K). Together the top 2 received $805K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James J Knipper gives
- Giving grew 1242% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $805K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To Further Organization's Mission | $750,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton Trenton, NJ | To Further Organization's Mission | $55,000 |
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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 | $1,199,302 | $1,972,947 | $808,382 | $805,000 | 2 | $805,000 | $938,668 | $14,816 |
| 2024 | $669,297 | $211,248 | $503,231 | $484,231 | 3 | $484,231 | $63,399 | $39,084 |
| 2023 | $945,256 | $466,134 | $49,128 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $462,414 | $38,230 |
| 2022 | $877,566 | $33,299 | $63,954 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $29,345 | $47,870 |
| 2021 | $1,102,553 | $1,165,423 | $5,811 | — | — | $2,906 | $3,054 | $7,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James J Knipper reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James J Knipper is led by James Knipper, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Knipper
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bialowas
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Teresa Knipper (2021–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The James J Knipper
How much does The James J Knipper give each year?
The James J Knipper gave $805K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $484K across 3 grants.
How large is The James J Knipper?
The James J Knipper reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $805K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The James J Knipper operate?
The James J Knipper has awarded grants in Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is The James J Knipper's EIN?
The James J Knipper's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2820936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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