The Knapp Family Foundation Inc
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including educational institutions and Jewish history and cultural organizations.
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Knapp Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,551,355
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,874
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,110,355
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Knapp Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Charles Knapp and submit an outline of the project and budget.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 30.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Knapp
Mailing address: 96 Minor Bridge Road, Roxburry, CT 06783
Phone: (914) 722-0826
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Knapp Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Americans for Oxford ($301K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 113 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to Connecticut, 2% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Massachusetts. Another 8% is attributed to an unspecified state in the filing data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Knapp Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $993K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Oxford NEW York, NY | General | $301,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | General | $110,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | General | $102,800 |
| Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| BreakthroughT1D New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage NEW York, NY | General | $89,860 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | General | $60,000 |
| American Jewish JT Disribution Comm New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting Inc Hartford, CT | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,110,355 | $2,070,025 | $1,760,550 | $1,551,355 | 21 | $1,551,355 | $1,879,324 | $1,029,339 |
| 2023 | $12,800,880 | $1,139,288 | $1,673,375 | $1,508,677 | 24 | $1,508,677 | $974,590 | $917,565 |
| 2022 | $13,334,967 | $627,759 | $1,489,376 | $1,307,628 | 20 | $1,307,628 | $459,532 | $938,215 |
| 2021 | $14,196,584 | $1,272,248 | $1,201,474 | $993,300 | 20 | $993,300 | $1,076,728 | $1,037,994 |
| 2020 | $14,125,810 | $1,347,049 | $1,619,404 | $1,434,810 | 28 | — | $1,178,147 | $913,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Knapp Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture; the American Jewish Historical Society describes itself as an archive documenting the history of Jewish people in the United States. Americans for Oxford says it primarily supports educational programs, institutions, and posts at Oxford and elsewhere.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,551,355. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $301,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $301,000 to Americans for Oxford, $250,000 to Columbia University, $110,000 to Hebrew University of Jerusalem, $102,800 to the Jewish Museum, $100,000 to the Jerusalem Foundation, and $100,000 to BreakthroughT1D. All are listed with a general purpose.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Charles Knapp as the application contact and requests an outline of the project and budget. The filing notes a preference for Jewish history.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Knapp as president, Emily Knapp as vice president, Caroline Knapp as secretary, and Larry Ginsberg as treasurer.
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc is led by Charles Knapp, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Knapp
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Knapp
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Knapp
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Ginsberg
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
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 Knapp Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 24 grants.
What is The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $73,874, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Knapp Family Foundation Inc that year got $52K on average.
Where does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Americans for Oxford ($301,000), Columbia University ($285,000 across 3 grants) and Hebrew University of Jerusalem ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Knapp Family Foundation Inc?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Knapp Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Knapp Family Foundation Inc?
The filing directs applicants to contact Charles Knapp and submit an outline of the project and budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Knapp Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2979552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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