The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports one grant, designated for general purpose.
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.5M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,477,805
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,477,805
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,477,805
- Total assets
- $101,802,427
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should be submitted in writing. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan K Schulman
Mailing address: 251 Royal Palm Way Suite 300, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 659-4040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See Detailed Statement ($2.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 999% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2020) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Detailed Statement Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $2,477,805 |
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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 | $101,802,427 | $4,966,770 | $3,217,555 | $2,477,805 | 1 | $2,789,467 | $4,473,671 | $4,704,811 |
| 2024 | $92,294,274 | $20,472,907 | $2,856,242 | $2,262,000 | 1 | $2,523,192 | $2,664,298 | $3,518,553 |
| 2023 | $55,585,230 | $53,565 | $1,268,006 | $757,950 | 1 | $956,157 | $1,559,123 | $2,815,995 |
| 2022 | $52,329,597 | $50,880,522 | $226,007 | $225,500 | 1 | $225,500 | $213,111 | $541,769 |
| 2021 | $1,390,765 | $34,901 | $144,961 | $144,056 | 32 | $144,056 | $34,500 | $145,910 |
| 2020 | $1,500,825 | $42,004 | $135,550 | $135,050 | 47 | — | $41,708 | $126,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,477,805. The filing lists the grant recipient as “SEE DETAILED STATEMENT” in Palm Beach, Florida, and gives its purpose as general purpose. The 2024 filing reported one grant totaling $2,262,000; the 2023 filing reported one grant totaling $757,950.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Knapp Schulman as president, Elyse Knapp Sollender as vice president/treasurer, and John W Randolph Jr as director.
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation is led by Susan Knapp Schulman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Knapp Schulman
President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $120K (2025)
John W. Randolph Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Knapp Sollender
Vice President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
President & Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gwen Knapp (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jules Knapp (2020) — Director
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Susan Knapp Schulman (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation
How much does The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation gave $2.5M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 1 grant.
How large is The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation?
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation reported $101.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation?
The filing says applications should be submitted in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation make grants?
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
What is The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3381401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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