The Knapp Foundation Inc
The Knapp Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Maryland. Its 2025 filing describes grants for wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education programs and equipment, as well as other grants awarded from a predetermined list.
The Knapp Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Knapp Foundation Inc gave $123K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,391
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,494
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,461
- Total assets
- $14,523,944
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (76% 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 Knapp Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Ruth Capranica as the contact and requests a detailed letter. Wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education program and equipment grants are limited to East Coast locations from New York to Florida; other grants are awarded based on a predetermined list.
- Contact
Application contact: Ruth Capranica
Mailing address: PO Box O, St Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-5660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Knapp Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Easton High School ($14K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($56,375), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 10% to Virginia, 5% each to North Carolina and Florida, and 4% to New Jersey. The filing specifies that wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education program and equipment grants are considered only for East Coast locations from New York to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Knapp Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of 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 $30K (2022) to $229K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easton High School Easton, MD | Student Scholarship Program | $14,497 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $56,375 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia Waynesboro, VA | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,919 |
| Currituck County High School Barco, NC | Student Scholarship Program | $6,386 |
| South Florida Audubon Society Fort Lauderdale, FL | One-Time Restricted Grant Equipment | $6,000 |
| Talbot County Sherriff Dept Easton, MD | Nicole's Promise Christmas supplies | $5,257 |
| Amer Foundation for the Blind Arlington, VA | Annual contribution library collection acquisitions | $5,000 |
| Easton Vol Fire Dept Easton, MD | Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Michael's Fire Department St Michaels, MD | Annual contribution | $5,000 |
| Learning Ally Princeton, NJ | Library Education Materials | $5,000 |
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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 | $14,523,944 | $857,328 | $1,479,353 | $123,391 | 19 | $1,114,529 | $705,432 | $675,362 |
| 2024 | $15,175,186 | $67,657 | $1,437,809 | $228,948 | 26 | $1,087,509 | $11,689 | $686,465 |
| 2023 | $16,526,344 | $314,258 | $851,884 | $96,025 | 11 | $640,523 | $149,215 | $549,482 |
| 2022 | $13,443,127 | $695,910 | $785,423 | $29,541 | 7 | $594,001 | $556,859 | $491,519 |
| 2021 | $13,534,538 | $399,660 | $720,982 | $39,019 | 8 | $553,718 | $280,383 | $529,927 |
| 2020 | $13,856,205 | $280,616 | $702,651 | $88,288 | 11 | — | $161,128 | $521,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Knapp Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $675K 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 foundation’s filing states that grants for wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education programs and equipment are limited to locations on the East Coast from New York to Florida. Its 2025 grants also included student scholarship programs and other purposes.
Among its grantees, the Wildlife Center of Virginia describes its mission as supporting the nonprofit organization. Learning Ally says it empowers learners with reading differences, including dyslexia, through innovative solutions and meaningful partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $123,391. Grants ranged from $500 to $14,497, with a median of $5,461.
Among the largest grants were $14,497 to Easton High School, $11,150 to an individual recipient High School, and $11,125 to an individual recipient High School, each for a Student Scholarship Program. The foundation also awarded $6,919 to the Wildlife Center of Virginia for one-time restricted equipment, $6,000 to South Florida Audubon Society for one-time restricted equipment, and $5,000 to Learning Ally.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth M Capranica as president, Steven F Capranica as treasurer, Antoinette Vojvoda as secretary, and Christina Capranica and Andrew Hollis as trustees.
The Knapp Foundation Inc is led by Ruth M Capranica, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth M Capranica
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $81K (2025)
Andrew Hollis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$425 (2021) → $5K (2025)
Christina Capranica
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Steven F Capranica
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $175K (2025)
Antoinette Vojvoda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christine Dayton (2020–2021) — 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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $175K, to Steven F Capranica (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Knapp Foundation Inc
How much does The Knapp Foundation Inc give each year?
The Knapp Foundation Inc gave $123K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $229K across 26 grants.
What is The Knapp Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Knapp Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,461, and its average grant was $6,494, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Knapp Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Knapp Foundation Inc give grants?
The Knapp Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (10%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (3 grants).
Does The Knapp Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Knapp Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarship Program" (11 grants).
Who are The Knapp Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Knapp Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Easton High School ($14,497), Wildlife Center of Virginia ($6,919) and Currituck County High School ($6,386), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($56,375), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Knapp Foundation Inc?
The Knapp Foundation Inc reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $675K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Knapp Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing states that grants for wildlife conservation and wildlife sanctuary education programs and equipment are limited to locations on the East Coast from New York to Florida. Its 2025 grants also included student scholarship programs and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Knapp Foundation Inc?
The filing names Ruth Capranica as the contact and requests a detailed letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Knapp Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Knapp Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6001167. 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 September 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 July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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